Naval Aviation SME, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Lexington Park, MD

8h•$112,900 - $257,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Naval Aviation subject matter expert, you’ll provide enterprise-wide expertise in designated functional and concentration areas, supporting Booz Allen customers in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives. This role delivers solutions and recommendations across complex tasks, drives performance improvements, and influences the direction of programs and projects. You’ll apply advanced operational principles and analytical techniques to formulate long- and short-term strategies, interface with senior stakeholders, and support operational excellence. You’ll develop strategic direction, vision, and missions for complex programs in collaboration with program or project managers and senior client leadership. You’ll advise government customers, evaluate plans and mission strategies, improve processes and operations, analyze business and operational practices, develop program plans and controls, and communicate findings and recommendations to senior military and government leaders. The position is hybrid and based in Lexington Park, Maryland. A Secret clearance is required.

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

Experience in the military as a commissioned officer or senior-level DoW 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 in collaboration with program or project managers and senior client leadership.
Provide insight and advice on strategic direction using current industry-standard practices to improve organizational performance.
Serve as a senior advisor to government customers on program and project operations, and evaluate the adequacy and acceptability of evolving plans, governance, and mission strategies.
Develop or refine processes, charters, instructions, and operations to improve customer business methodology.
Analyze business, operational, and financial processes and recommend approaches for redefining, planning, organizing, designing, developing, and modifying 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.