Mission Manager, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

2d•$77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

Organizations operating in today’s dynamic national security environment require strong coordination, clear communication, and innovative solutions to achieve complex mission outcomes. Our clients rely on experts who can understand mission intricacies, synchronize operational activities, and anticipate emerging requirements. We are seeking a Senior Mission Manager who combines deep military or government experience with exceptional analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills to drive mission success and support critical senior‑leader decision‑making. As a Senior Mission Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor who takes the time to learn the full scope and complexity of the client’s mission. You will manage incoming requirements, ensure clarity and accuracy of task guidance, communicate expectations to execution teams, and track performance metrics to maintain mission continuity. You will also remain agile and responsive as new priorities emerge, shifting focus quickly to meet evolving client needs. In this role, you will lead senior executive operations and readiness efforts and contribute to critical reporting that supports high‑level government decision-making. Your knowledge of military or government administration and daily operations will enable you to explore existing data sources, recommend effective solutions, and synthesize information from disparate systems and stakeholders. You will participate in discussions, workshops, and collaborative forums with leadership and teammates to identify strengths, highlight mission gaps, and develop forward‑looking improvements that strengthen operational performance. This opportunity allows you to leverage your current expertise while expanding into broader domains such as strategic planning, large‑scale government exercises, organizational readiness assessments, and mission-support innovation. You will mentor teammates, share insights, and help cultivate a high-performing team focused on delivering outstanding support to internal partners and external customers. You will have access to resources and professional development tools that enhance your technical proficiency and operational understanding. If you have demonstrated experience supporting senior military or government leaders, strong analytical and communication skills, and the drive to support high-impact national security missions, we want you on our team. Join us as we deliver the right information at the right time and enable the critical decisions that protect our nation. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience engaging with senior government and military officials
Experience interacting with Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Military Officers
Experience developing strategic communications plans
Knowledge of the DoD, wider IC, and Combatant Command environments
Ability to produce high-quality written deliverables within a short time frame
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of experience with the military or IC, or Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience with the military or IC

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience as an executive assistant, executive officer, or requirements manager
Experience working in the IC
Experience balancing competing requirements
Knowledge of the INDOPACOM AOR
Possession of excellent interpersonal and professional skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Responsibilities

Manage incoming requirements, ensure clarity and accuracy of task guidance, communicate expectations to execution teams, and track performance metrics to maintain mission continuity.
Remain agile and responsive as new priorities emerge, shifting focus quickly to meet evolving client needs.
Lead senior executive operations and readiness efforts.
Contribute to critical reporting that supports high-level government decision-making.
Explore existing data sources, recommend effective solutions, and synthesize information from disparate systems and stakeholders.
Participate in discussions, workshops, and collaborative forums with leadership and teammates to identify strengths, highlight mission gaps, and develop forward-looking improvements that strengthen operational performance.
Mentor teammates, share insights, and help cultivate a high-performing team focused on delivering outstanding support to internal partners and external customers.