Program Operations Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

5d•$77,600 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

To grow and transition effectively, organizations need help looking at their operation from the outside. Whether standing up a new organization, transforming an existing one, or transitioning an organization such as merger or split-up, our clients need a change management professional who will take the time to learn the complexities of their mission and provide them with tangible advice on business process improvements, mission success, and standard methodologies. As a leader on our team, you’ll oversee the development of an overall picture of your client’s current structure, day-to-day operations, and outcomes in a manner that they may not have thought of before. You’ll lead discussions and workshops with stakeholders and engineers, analysts, and other support staff that will help your team identify the elements that work best in their environment and the areas for improvement. Once you have a thorough understanding of where and how the organization can improve, you will advise U.S. Army senior leadership on a path forward. This is a chance to broaden your experience in operational analysis and change management while making an impact with your expertise. Work with us as we help U.S. Army technology ecosystem evolve.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in a professional environment, including in military headquarters or policy environments
Experience coordinating actions and initiatives across multiple organizations or stakeholders
Experience preparing senior leaders for meetings, briefings, and decisions
Experience developing staff products, including memos, decision papers, and reports
Experience with tools such as MS SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerBI
Ability to track and manage tasks to completion, ensuring deadlines are met
Ability to synthesize complex information into concise and actionable recommendations
Ability to prioritize competing requirements
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or business

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience working in a professional or operational environment
Experience briefing senior leaders or executives
Experience with interagency, joint, or multinational environments
Experience with project management or as a staff officer
Experience with military service, civil service, or government contracting
Knowledge of organizational hierarchy, decision-making processes, staff processes, task management systems, and organizational policy compliance
Ability to adapt in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
Possession of strong organizational, time-management skills, and communication skills, both written and verbal
Master's degree
Project management or change management Certification

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of an overall picture of your client’s current structure, day-to-day operations, and outcomes.
Lead discussions and workshops with stakeholders and engineers, analysts, and other support staff to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
Advise U.S. Army senior leadership on a path forward based on a thorough understanding of organizational improvements.
Analyze every aspect of your customer’s operations and use your expertise to guide efforts at giving them the roadmap to becoming the organization they envision.
Coordinate actions and initiatives across multiple organizations or stakeholders.
Prepare senior leaders for meetings, briefings, and decisions.
Develop staff products, including memos, decision papers, and reports.
Track and manage tasks to completion, ensuring deadlines are met.
Synthesize complex information into concise and actionable recommendations.
Prioritize competing requirements.