Defense Mission Lead: Strategic Air Force Solutions

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Mission Professional to lead cross-functional teams on DoD projects, particularly for the U.S. Air Force, and to drive modernization of air operations capabilities.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding complex analyses of systems, policies, and procedures to accelerate delivery of critical capabilities for national defense. Expect travel up to 25% and collaboration with senior DoD clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a technical or engineering capacity.
• Experience planning unit involvement in multiple medium- to large-scale exercises.
• Experience as a U.S. military officer – O5 or above.
• Experience with unit-level mission planning and complex threats.
• Knowledge of current Air Force and Joint doctrines including agile combat employment and distributed C2 concepts.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on projects for the U.S. Air Force and other DoD organizations.
• Lead efforts to modernize air operations capabilities and advise clients.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and procedures to accelerate delivery of key capabilities for USAF and joint missions.
• Oversee work for the Department of Defense and solutions for military missions, strategic planning, defense mission planning, and national defense strategy.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Unit involvement planning

Travel willingness

Security clearance TS/SCI

Defense missions expertise

Advisory/problem-solving skills

Team leadership in defense projects

Experience with DoD organizations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Mission Professional to lead cross-functional teams on DoD projects, particularly for the U.S. Air Force, and to drive modernization of air operations capabilities.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding complex analyses of systems, policies, and procedures to accelerate delivery of critical capabilities for national defense. Expect travel up to 25% and collaboration with senior DoD clients.