Homeland Defense Professional

Booz Allen Hamilton•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$112,800 - $257,000

About The Position

As a Defense Mission Professional, you will apply extensive operational leadership and project management expertise to advance command mission priorities. In this role, you will help shape the evolution and growth of the Homeland Enterprise, supporting strategic integration, readiness, policy development, and operational synchronization across joint, interagency, and multinational partners. You will guide cross‑functional teams working on complex mission challenges, contribute to enterprise‑level decision frameworks, and support the development of new operational concepts that strengthen Homeland Defense and Defense Support to civil authorities. This position is highly collaborative and requires translating evolving mission needs into actionable plans, recommendations, and project outcomes. Your background in large‑scale operations, resource management, readiness, and strategic planning will directly support command clients, helping deliver solutions that advance national security objectives. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in DoD operations, project management, logistics, readiness, program execution, or mission support roles
Experience leading complex organizations, programs, or mission areas involving joint or interagency stakeholders
Experience developing executive-level reports, operational summaries, or planning products
Knowledge of planning, resource management, readiness reporting, or operational integration
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with various mission partners
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Strategy, Planning, or Operations field

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting USNORTHCOM, Homeland Security, or joint operational missions
Experience with enterprise on transformation, process improvement, or organizational design
Experience developing or employing readiness reporting frameworks such as DRRS, DCAPES, or similar
Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings in dynamic or crisis-driven environments
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Top Secret clearance
Master’s degree in Strategy, Planning, Operations, or a related field
PMP or Formal Program Management Certification

Responsibilities

Apply extensive operational leadership and project management expertise to advance command mission priorities.
Shape the evolution and growth of the Homeland Enterprise, supporting strategic integration, readiness, policy development, and operational synchronization across joint, interagency, and multinational partners.
Guide cross‑functional teams working on complex mission challenges.
Contribute to enterprise‑level decision frameworks.
Support the development of new operational concepts that strengthen Homeland Defense and Defense Support to civil authorities.
Translate evolving mission needs into actionable plans, recommendations, and project outcomes.
Deliver solutions that advance national security objectives.