Program Management Specialist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

5d•$55,200 - $126,000

About The Position

The Program Management Specialist supports a cybersecurity program office in achieving program goals within budget and improving fleet cybersecurity readiness and capability. The role coordinates rapid prototyping plans, testing strategies, and early prototype acquisitions for operational demonstrations. It oversees project schedules, deliverables, milestones, program documentation, compliance with rapid acquisition guidelines, budgets, and funding allocations. The specialist collaborates with military services and defense stakeholders to align operational technology protection requirements and joint schedules, and provides Department of Defense leaders with briefings on milestones, achievements, and strategic transition options. The position also supports project planning, status reporting, and risk management.

Requirements

Experience using software applications such as SharePoint, Visio, or Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, or Teams.
Knowledge of Navy systems commands.
Knowledge of defensive cybersecurity operations and operational technology protection architectures.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 7 or more years of experience in program and project management support, or a Master’s degree and 3 or more years of experience in program and project management support.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience supporting defense program offices in managing rapid-response or urgent operational need programs.
Experience in programs utilizing rapid fielding or rapid prototyping frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud-based secure operating environments or software-defined infrastructure platforms.
Ability to lead cross-functional engineering, testing, and operations teams to meet accelerated delivery schedules.
Top Secret clearance.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III Certification.
Project Management Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate execution of rapid prototyping plans and master testing strategies.
Facilitate early prototype acquisitions for operational demonstrations.
Track project schedules, develop deliverables, and ensure milestones are met.
Direct compliance with rapid acquisition guidelines and maintain contract and program documentation in accordance with federal regulations.
Coordinate with military services and defense stakeholders to align operational technology protection requirements and joint schedules.
Manage program budgets and oversee funding allocations for prototyping initiatives.
Brief Department of Defense leaders on milestones, program achievements, and strategic transition options.
Support project planning, status reporting, and risk management.