Naval Aviation SME, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Lexington Park, MD

1d•$112,900 - $257,000

About The Position

As a Naval Aviation subject matter expert, provide enterprise-wide expertise in designated functional and concentration areas, supporting Booz Allen customers in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives. Deliver solutions and recommendations across complex tasks, drive performance improvements, and influence the direction of programs and projects. Apply advanced operational principles and analytical techniques to formulate long- and short-term strategies, interface with senior stakeholders, and support operational excellence. Develop and execute strategic direction, vision, and missions for complex programs in collaboration with program or project managers and senior client leadership. Advise government customers on strategic direction, program and project operations, and the adequacy and acceptability of evolving plans, governance, and mission strategies. Improve customer business methods by developing or refining processes, charters, instructions, and operations. Analyze business, operational, and financial processes; develop plans, guidelines, and controls; and communicate findings and recommendations to senior military and government stakeholders.

Requirements

12+ years of experience developing and implementing naval aviation missions or operations processes.
Experience developing solutions and recommendations across multiple complex tasks and organizations.
Experience with Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) or Weapons Division (NAWCWD).
Experience briefing senior military or government leaders.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Military experience as a commissioned officer or senior-level Department of Defense government officer.
Experience working within PAE Aviation, Munitions, RAS, SYSCOM, naval operations, or Fleet Readiness Center staff.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic direction, vision, and missions for complex programs, collaborating with program or project managers and senior client leadership to influence objectives and outcomes.
Provide insight and advice on strategic direction, using current industry-standard practices to drive organizational performance improvements.
Serve as a senior advisor to government customers, supporting program and project operations and evaluating evolving plans, governance, and mission strategies.
Develop new or refine existing processes, charters, instructions, and operations to improve customer business methodology.
Analyze business, operational, and financial processes and recommend approaches to redefine, plan, organize, design, develop, and modify current practices.
Develop program or project plans, guidelines, and controls using practical experience and advanced technical knowledge.
Interface with senior client stakeholders, including military and government leaders, to communicate findings and recommendations.