Program Analysts Subject Matter Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

About The Position

As a Program Analysts Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will interpret, synthesize, and present results and recommendations to senior military and civilian decision makers. You’ll provide acquisition engineering and technical advice across the full acquisition lifecycle, including pre‑acquisition, concept exploration, technology development, system development, procurement, integration, developmental and operational test and analysis, to help our clients make mission‑critical decisions. Operating under immediate supervision, you will formulate and define analysis scope and objectives, applying deep functional expertise to complex, often esoteric, task‑order requirements. You will interpret data, synthesize findings, and brief senior military and civilian stakeholders on recommendations that impact mission outcomes. You will provide acquisition engineering and technical guidance spanning pre‑acquisition through developmental and operational testing and post‑test analysis, ensuring traceability to requirements and mission needs. You will work under immediate supervision to frame analytical questions, select appropriate methods, and establish measurable objectives for each task order. You will apply advanced subject‑matter knowledge to unique technical challenges that require creativity, rigor, and domain depth. You will design and prepare technical reports, studies, and related documents with defensible methods and clear, mission‑focused insights. You will build concise, executive‑ready briefings that translate analysis into actionable decisions. You will contribute to the execution of a military organization’s research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. You will identify and assess new technologies that align to the client’s mission, goals, and operational constraints.

Requirements

Experience planning and executing combined and joint operations at the theater or component level
Knowledge of the Joint Force
Knowledge of combat arms, all-source intelligence analysis, logistics, civil-military operations, and the site’s area of responsibility or functional area
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience performing program analysis and technical advisory work in a military or defense acquisition environment, OR Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience performing program analysis and technical advisory work in a military or defense acquisition environment

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing JCIDS documents through JROC governance
Experience with DoDI 5000 series and Adaptive Acquisition Framework
Knowledge of JCIDS, including integrating capabilities, requirements, and resourcing
Possession of excellent communication skills for technical writing and executive briefings

Responsibilities

Interpret data, synthesize findings, and brief senior military and civilian stakeholders on recommendations that impact mission outcomes.
Provide acquisition engineering and technical guidance spanning pre‑acquisition through developmental and operational testing and post‑test analysis, ensuring traceability to requirements and mission needs.
Work under immediate supervision to frame analytical questions, select appropriate methods, and establish measurable objectives for each task order.
Apply advanced subject‑matter knowledge to unique technical challenges that require creativity, rigor, and domain depth.
Design and prepare technical reports, studies, and related documents with defensible methods and clear, mission‑focused insights.
Build concise, executive‑ready briefings that translate analysis into actionable decisions.
Contribute to the execution of a military organization’s research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives.
Identify and assess new technologies that align to the client’s mission, goals, and operational constraints.