Defense Mission Leader, Senior Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 142,900 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Mission Leader, Senior Manager, to shape and oversee delivery of services for the Marine Corps, aligning with strategic priorities. You will lead diverse teams and collaborate with government and industry leaders to drive outcomes.

You will apply mission knowledge, research insights, and technical skills to manage complex programs, shape directions, and ensure successful execution within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience developing and executing complex strategies.
• 10+ years of experience in direct support to the Marine Corps.
• Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage programs of varying complexities.

Responsibilities

• Shape, capture, manage, and oversee the delivery of services and solutions for the Marine Corps.
• Form and lead high performing teams, oversee program performance, and implement continuous improvement.
• Engage senior government and industry leaders to influence directions and strategic outcomes.
• Integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities to execute program plans and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Program management

Change management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Defense Mission Leader, Senior Manager

Leverage your knowledge of the Marine Corps mission and organization to shape, capture, manage, and oversee the delivery of services and solutions to help solve the Marine Corps’ most complex and pressing challenges. Apply your insights and understanding of the Marine Corps’ strategic direction to contribute to business strategies and plans. Form and lead high performing teams of varied capabilities, oversee program or project performance, and implement continuous process improvement initiatives to deliver with excellence. Work alongside thought leaders in consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to improve Marine Corps readiness and force generation. Engage strategically with senior government and industry leaders to influence program or project directions and develop and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities and apply innovation to design and manage the execution of program or project plans and controls to achieve end‑state vision, goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience developing and executing complex strategies and plans to achieve a desired outcome or vision.
• 10+ years of experience in direct support to the Marine Corps.
• Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in forming, developing, and employing teams with varied experiences and capabilities to achieve common goals and lead teams of varying size and multiple concurrent programs or projects of varying complexities and meet or exceed standards.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑tempo, dynamic environment, adjust rapidly to changing direction or requirements, and balance long‑ and short‑term priorities and competing requirements while meeting objectives.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with senior government officials and develop persuasive and compelling positions and deliver them in written or verbal formats to executive and senior level audiences.
• Ability to shape and influence the strategic direction of programs and initiatives.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leadership positions as a Commissioned Officer, Senior Non‑Commissioned Officer, or senior‑level DoD government official such as O4‑O6, E8‑E9, or GS 13‑15 in support of Headquarters Marine Corps or Marine Corps operationally focused commands.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree.

Compensation and Benefits

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). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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. 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.

EEO Statement

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.