Business Development and Technical SME, Senior Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 143,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Manager to lead business development for Navy opportunities. You will guide technical solutioning, manage client relationships, and drive growth while coordinating with Booz Allen’s E&S teams to deliver cost-effective, mission-ready outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership of large teams, shaping strategy, and directing proposal efforts across the lifecycle, with a focus on government acquisitions and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading capture activities for government acquisitions.
• 5+ years technical or engineering work in the surfacemaritime domain.
• 5+ years leading 50+ employees performing disparate tasks.
• 5+ years developing and executing business strategies to achieve successful growth.
• Experience with client and industry relationships across the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior leader to drive business development for a Navy client.
• Lead proposal and business development activities from opportunity to contract.
• Direct all phases of contract execution including cost, schedule, and risk management.

Skills

Capture leadership

Navy experience

Proposal development

Team leadership

Strategic growth planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology or Engineering

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Business Development and Technical SME, Senior Manager

The Opportunity:

Serve as a senior leader to work within Booz Allen’s engineering and science (E&S) team to drive business development and lead technical solutioning for engineering, research and development (R&D), integration, and development opportunities for a Navy client. Develop, socialize, and execute a robust business growth strategy that leads to the growth of client business and act as the primary client contact. Engage and work closely with market-team peers and external clients to develop a pipeline, drive new business growth, and lead proposal and business development activities. Challenge and improve the baseline business constantly and conceptualize and propose new capability ideas for future growth based on client needs. Develop andmaintainlocal relationships throughout the industry and government. Propose novel technical solutions. Direct all phases of contract execution and delivery with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance, planning, resourcing, hiring, and risk management for successful technical performance.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience leading capture activities for government acquisitions
• 5+ years of experience technical or engineering work in the surfacemaritime domain
• 5+ years of experience leading50+employees performing disparate tasks
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing business strategies to achieve successful, quality growth
• Experience with client and industry relationships across the U.S. Navy
• KnowledgeofDoWgovernment contracts, acquisition, and proposal processes
• Knowledgeof NavyWarfare Centers andSyscoms
• Abilitytodetermine customer needs through interactive dialogue and collaborate across Booz Allen to architect, document, and present viable solutions for the identified needs

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Technology or Engineering, or 8+ years of experience with naval work in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience withthe three pillars ofNSWCCranetechnical areas, including Strategic Systems,Spectrum Warfare, and ExpeditionarySystems
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

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

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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.