Defense Mission Professional

Booz Allen Hamilton•King George, VA

1d•$86,800 - $198,000•Remote

About The Position

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a Defense Mission Professional, you will serve as a principal driver and programmatic expert for a next-generation Navy Laser Weapon System initiative. In this support role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge directed energy research and practical maritime deployment, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-energy laser programs. You will be responsible for defining mission architectures, managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and aligning technological capabilities with the strategic tactical requirements of the U.S. Navy. As the primary point of contact for multiple stakeholders, you will ensure that program milestones, budgets, and technical performance metrics are rigorously met to deliver dominant, combat-ready capabilities to the fleet. Demonstrates thorough insight and expertise across various aspects of service, joint missions, processes, and organizational culture. Utilizes advanced advisory skills and substantial technical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Creates innovative solutions to challenging problems and operates independently, often guiding and supervising other team members. The ideal candidate will use their deep domain knowledge to convert operational naval requirements into specific technical specifications for integrating laser weapons onto surface combatants. Responsibilities include leading efforts to address shipboard directed energy challenges such as power distribution, thermal regulation, atmospheric effects, and fire control system integration. In addition to technical leadership, daily tasks involve managing intricate defense acquisition processes, coordinating live-fire testing and evaluation activities on maritime ranges, and maintaining strict adherence to military standards and safety procedures. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our customers, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy. Work with us and ensure mission-critical defense programs accomplish their programmatic goals within budget as we improve the quality of products delivered to the Warfighter. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with Defense Program Management and leading technical Department of War programs in Directed Energy
5+ years of experience performing detailed schedule analysis, cost variance reporting, and cost and schedule performance metrics
5+ years of experience developing and presenting briefings and presentations tor senior military and civilian audiences
5+ years of experience writing monthly status reports to inform key stakeholders of program progress
5+ years of experience collaborating with key stakeholders, technical personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and program personnel
Ability to coordinate with integrated master schedulers and deliver briefings effectively
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with researching, developing, integrating, or fielding weapons or sensors in the Directed Energy arena for the United States Navy or other military service
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and surge to mission meet mission requirements or customer demands
Possession of strong analytical, problem-solving, and both verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, systems engineers, optical engineering, or aeronautical engineering preferred
Master’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, systems engineers, optical engineering, or aeronautical engineering a plus
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as a principal driver and programmatic expert for a next-generation Navy Laser Weapon System initiative.
Bridge the gap between directed energy research and maritime deployment, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-energy laser programs.
Define mission architectures.
Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Align technological capabilities with strategic tactical requirements of the U.S. Navy.
Ensure program milestones, budgets, and technical performance metrics are rigorously met.
Convert operational naval requirements into specific technical specifications for integrating laser weapons onto surface combatants.
Lead efforts to address shipboard directed energy challenges such as power distribution, thermal regulation, atmospheric effects, and fire control system integration.
Manage intricate defense acquisition processes.
Coordinate live-fire testing and evaluation activities on maritime ranges.
Maintain strict adherence to military standards and safety procedures.
Communicate to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets quality standards.
Develop and maintain program strategy.