Project Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

7d•$77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

The Project Management Specialist implements and maintains organizational programs supporting intellectual property, technology policy, and government affairs initiatives. The role works with key stakeholders to review contracts and project cost accounting, and helps lead cross-functional efforts related to intellectual property, technology commercialization, policy development, and market expansion in domestic and international environments. Regular interactions include partner companies, technology subject matter experts, and customers. This strategic role operates at the intersection of public policy, government affairs, technology innovation, and business strategy. The successful candidate serves as a trusted advisor and program leader, supporting innovation protection, policy outcomes, stakeholder relationships, growth, regulatory readiness, and long-term competitive advantage. Effective communication, careful analysis, and program strategy development are central to ensuring projects meet their goals and quality standards.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, project management, intellectual property policy, or regulatory affairs.
Experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and Executive Branch organizations.
Experience developing strategic plans and translating policy objectives into measurable program outcomes.
Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Knowledge of intellectual property policy, technology policy, innovation ecosystems, and regulatory frameworks.
Ability to build consensus and influence decisionmakers across government and industry sectors.
Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Law, or International Affairs.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technology companies, trade associations, or innovation-focused organizations.
Experience with technology, digital marketplace, consumer protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or emerging technology policy.
Experience working with Latin America.
Knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property frameworks.
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
Master's degree in law, public policy, or business preferred; J.D. degree in law, public policy, or business a plus.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain organizational programs supporting intellectual property, technology policy, and government affairs initiatives.
Work with key stakeholders to review contracts and project cost accounting.
Help lead cross-functional efforts related to intellectual property, technology commercialization, policy development, and market expansion.
Support initiatives across domestic and international environments.
Engage regularly with partner companies, technology subject matter experts, and customers.
Develop and maintain program strategy and help translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes.
Support the protection of innovation, policy outcomes, stakeholder relationships, regulatory readiness, and strategic business objectives.