Program Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This position provides program and project management expertise in supporting a U.S. Navy (USN) client for acquisition and sustainment management of an Acquisition Category (ACAT) program. The role involves working with program leadership to manage cost, schedule, and performance to support Navy Information Technology (IT) systems. The specialist will use tools like Microsoft Excel for budget analysis, Microsoft Project for schedule management, Microsoft Word for document development, and Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations. The position emphasizes communication to ensure program goals are achieved and quality standards are met. This is an opportunity to directly impact a meaningful mission and grow skills in program strategy, helping DoD acquisition programs accomplish project goals within budget while improving IT capabilities for the military.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in DoD program management or acquisition management
Ability to provide program or project management support to DoD or Navy Program Management Offices and the entire project life cycle, while managing multiple interrelated projects
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Project, and Visio
Ability to manage multiple projects, including planning and organization, decision making, problem solving, work delegation, and employee development
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with metrics, business process reengineering, business case analysis, electronic workflow, cost estimation, and strategic planning
Possession of excellent computer skills
PMP Certification
SAFe Agile Scrum Master Certification

Responsibilities

Provide program and project management expertise in supporting a U.S. Navy (USN) client for acquisition and sustainment management of an Acquisition Category (ACAT) program.
Work with program leadership to manage cost, schedule, and performance to support Navy Information Technology (IT) systems.
Analyze budgets and tracking information using Microsoft Excel.
Manage schedules using Microsoft Project.
Develop contractual and other technical documents using Microsoft Word.
Develop presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Ensure the program achieves its goals and meets quality standards through effective communication.
Support DoD acquisition programs in accomplishing project goals within budget.
Improve IT capabilities for the military.