Mission Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

The Mission Manager role involves leveraging analytical skills and an operational mindset to support national defense by developing actionable intelligence for clients. This position requires understanding the operational battlespace and national-level threats, and gaining expertise in various collection platforms and tools, including SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and open source. Responsibilities include validating information, applying client tradecraft, building assessments on strategic targets within an assigned area of responsibility (AOR), and becoming the authoritative expert on target sets, AORs, and operational tools. The Mission Manager will provide time-critical recommendations, drive complex worldwide operations to develop actionable intelligence against high-priority targets, and have direct leadership opportunities within a 24/7/365 operations environment. The role emphasizes team collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning to deliver critical support for national interests.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in a professional environment
3+ years of experience in the operational community
Experience with crisis management in high-risk or high-consequence environments, including federal or state law enforcement, USG or USMIL operations, combat arms, or tactical aviation
Knowledge of lifecycle and sponsor operations, including how to support them and apply appropriate stages for executing a client's mission
Ability to direct sensitive missions in a fast-paced and high-impact 24/7 operations center to satisfy collection requirements and maximize resource effectiveness
Ability to conduct weekly rotating shift work
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Master’s degree a plus

Responsibilities

Develop actionable intelligence for the client
Understand the operational battlespace and national-level threats
Explore new data sources and combine information from disparate sources, including SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and open source
Validate information and apply client tradecraft
Build assessments on strategic-level targets within an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)
Become the authority on your target set, AOR, and operational tools
Provide time-critical recommendations, often under pressure
Drive complex worldwide operations to develop actionable intelligence against the highest priorities
Lead mission partners in a 24/7/365 operations environment