Chief of Staff

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in Washington, DC is seeking a Chief of Staff to support senior leadership from concept to completion. You will coordinate programs, manage details, and keep teams aligned to deliver on time and within budget.

Requirements include 8+ years in program management and senior advising, DoD/Navy experience preferred, security clearance, and willingness to travel up to 50%. HS diploma required.

Salary ranges from $77,600 to $176,000 annually, depending on location, education, and experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with program management and senior advising, including leading people, tasks, and office operations.
• 7+ years of experience directly supporting senior leadership in a PMO/PEO/PAE environment.
• 5+ years of experience creating senior-level briefs, white papers, and strategic communication products.
• Experience with supporting leadership through calendar management, meeting preparation, and day-to-day coordination.
• Experience with manage processes, such as access requests, document control, and basic administrative workflows.
• Ability to work independently and support both internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership to connect dots, maintain momentum, and look ahead.
• Help keep teams organized, ensure consistent communication, and manage details across programs.
• Coordinate calendar, meetings, and day-to-day operations to keep projects on track.

Skills

Program management

Executive support

Strategic communication

Calendar management

Process management

Independent work

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education: HS diploma

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Chief of Staff

As a Chief of Staff, you understand the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs demand a significant investment of limited resources, and it's essential to keep the work on a productive path. That's why we need you-an experienced program and project management specialist who brings clear communication, steady judgment, and reliable support to fast-moving efforts.

Programs function best when someone helps connect the dots, maintain momentum, and look ahead. Your ability to support leaders, manage details, and keep the team grounded will directly influence how smoothly our work moves forward. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the dependable problem-solver - the person who steps in, gets things organized, and helps everyone do their best work.

Work with us and ensure a mission-critical customer accomplishes its project goals within budget as we strengthen the final outcomes of the program.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with program management and senior advising, including leading people, tasks, and office operations
• 7+ years of experience directly supporting senior leadership in a PMO, PEO, or PAE environment
• 5+ years of experience creating senior-level briefs, white papers, and strategic communication products
• Experience with supporting leadership through calendar management, meeting preparation, and day-to-day coordination
• Experience with manage processes, such as access requests, document control, and basic administrative workflows
• Ability to work independently and support both internal teams and external clients
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD or acquisition programs
• 10+ years of experience supporting Navy or NAVSEA programs, including undersea or surface warfare
• 5+ years of experience working in software environments, such as development, integration, program management, or technical support
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Leadership, Business Operations, or Public Administration preferred; Master's degree in Leadership, Business Operations, or Public Administration a plus

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.