Program Management Specialist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

1d•$77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

The Program Management Specialist supports a cybersecurity program office by coordinating rapid prototyping plans and master testing strategies, facilitating early prototype acquisitions for operational demonstrations, and overseeing core project management activities. The role tracks schedules, develops deliverables, ensures milestones are met, and maintains contract and program documentation in accordance with federal regulations and rapid acquisition guidelines. The specialist collaborates with military services and defense stakeholders to align operational technology protection requirements and joint schedules. The role also manages program budgets and funding allocations for prototyping initiatives, prepares briefings for Department of Defense leaders on milestones and achievements, and supports strategic transition planning, project planning, status reporting, and risk management. The position contributes to improving fleet cybersecurity readiness and capability while helping the program meet its goals and budget.

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 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 critical prototyping initiatives.
Prepare briefings for Department of Defense leaders on milestones, program achievements, and strategic transition options.
Support project planning, status reporting, and risk management.
Help ensure a cybersecurity program office achieves its goals within budget and improves fleet cybersecurity readiness and capability.