Program Management Specialist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

10h•$77,600 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support a cybersecurity program office in meeting program goals within budget and improving fleet cybersecurity readiness and capability. The role coordinates rapid prototyping plans and testing strategies, facilitates early prototype acquisitions for operational demonstrations, and oversees project schedules, deliverables, and milestones. It also ensures compliance with rapid acquisition guidelines and maintains contract and program documentation in accordance with federal regulations. The specialist collaborates with military services and defense stakeholders to align operational technology protection requirements and joint schedules. Responsibilities include managing program budgets and funding allocations, preparing briefings for Department of Defense leaders on milestones, achievements, and strategic transition options, and supporting project planning, status reporting, and risk management. The position is based in Washington, DC, is not listed as remote, and may require travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

Experience using SharePoint, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and 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 is required.
Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in program and project management, or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience in program and project management.

Nice To Haves

3+ 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.
Collaborate 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.