AI Program Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,400 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AI Program Manager in San Diego to design, implement, and sustain strategic, multi-disciplinary AI programs aligned with client goals. You will apply functional knowledge and industry insights to solutions of moderate scope, work independently with guidance, and mentor junior staff.

You will engage stakeholders, including senior executives, manage risks across workstreams, and ensure secure, compliant program execution.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience planning, scheduling, coordinating, or delivering AI/ML projects.
• Experience engaging with senior executives.
• Ability to work independently and help lead a team.
• Ability to mitigate risks across workstreams.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI programs in support of client strategy.
• Apply industry knowledge to develop solutions across problems of moderate scope.
• Review or guide the activities of junior employees.

Skills

AI project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Risk management

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Opportunity

Design, implement, and maintain strategic, multi-disciplinary artificial intelligence (AI) programs in support of client strategy. Apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance. Review or guide the activities of junior employees.

Job Number: R0245620

AI Program Manager

The Opportunity

Design, implement, and maintain strategic, multi-disciplinary artificial intelligence (AI) programs in support of client strategy. Apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance. Review or guide the activities of junior employees.

You Have

• 1+ years of experience supporting, planning, scheduling, coordinating, or delivering AI, data science, or machine learning projects
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and interacting with senior executives or Flag Officers
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and help lead a team
• Ability to anticipate, mitigate, and resolve risks and conflicts across workstreams
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience developing and writing Performance Work Statements (PWS) or Statements of Work (SOW)
• Experience with Agile methodologies or software project management tools, including ServiceNow, Jira, or Confluence
• Knowledge of project and program management practices in a DoD setting
• Master's degree
• SAFe Program Consultant Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.