Defense Industry Outreach Analyst and Operations Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Industry Outreach Analyst and Operations Lead to work with thought leaders in supply chain management on projects to strengthen DoW partnerships and industrial base resiliency. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic communication, and data-driven decision making.

The position requires security clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and a track record of delivering mission results in high-pressure environments; compensation is determined by location and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in defense-related roles and briefing senior leaders.
• Experience conducting outreach, engagement, or strategic communication with industry, academia, think tanks, or partners.
• Experience leading colleagues and delivering mission results under pressure.
• Experience developing written products and presentations for senior-level customers.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data on technical or policy issues.
• Knowledge of defense industrial base production and supply chain processes.
• Secret clearance and Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, analyze, and assess opportunities to increase industrial base resiliency and expand partnerships for the DoW.
• Lead teams and ensure timely completion of missions in a high‑pressure environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the defense industrial base, including industry, academia, think tanks, and partners.

Job description

Defense Industry Outreach Analyst and Operations Lead

As an expert in defense missions and a mature self-starter who can work without extensive direction, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Defense Industry Outreach Analyst and Operations Lead, you will bring your technical expertise to work alongside thought leaders in supply chain management on projects aimed at improving DoW partnership with the defense industrial base. You will use your technical skills and strategic acumen to research, develop, analyze, and assess opportunities to increase industrial base resiliency and expand partnerships for the DoW. You will use the leadership and management skills to ensure timely completion of team missions in a high-pressure environment. Work with us to help build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the defense industrial base, including industry, academia, think tanks, and partners. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can't wait.

The Opportunity

As a Defense Industry Outreach Analyst and Operations Lead, you will bring your technical expertise to work alongside thought leaders in supply chain management on projects aimed at improving DoW partnership with the defense industrial base.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience working for Joint Staff or Service-level staff offices, developing executive-level briefings and deliverables
• Experience conducting outreach, engagement, or strategic communication activities involving industry, academia, think tanks, or partners
• Experience leading colleagues, managing customer expectations, and delivering mission results on-time in high-pressure environments
• Experience developing written products, information papers, and presentations
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data for senior-level customers on technical, policy, or functional issues
• Experience with DoW and defense industrial base production and supply chain processes
• Knowledge of the defense industry and outreach best practices
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 6+ years of experience working with or supporting the DoW
• Experience maintaining external relationships in pursuit of driving external interest in the defense enterprise
• Knowledge of DoW weapon systems TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.

About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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.

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