Defense Mission Professional

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Mission Professional to guide teams on USAF and DoD initiatives, leading cross‑functional, technically oriented groups to modernize air operations capabilities and defend national security.

You will analyze complex systems and policies, advise clients, and drive delivery of key capabilities across missions, strategic planning, and national defense. Occasional travel up to 25% and TS/SCI clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in technical or engineering settings.
• Experience planning unit involvement for medium- to large-scale exercises.
• U.S. military officer with O5 rank or above.
• Knowledge of Air Force and Joint doctrines including agile combat employment and distributed C2 concepts.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Contains TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on projects for the U.S. Air Force and other DoD organizations.
• Oversee work for military missions, strategic planning, and national defense strategy.
• Analyze and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and procedures to accelerate capability delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Exercise planning

Military officer

Mission planning

Air Force doctrine

Innovation leadership

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Bachelor degree

Education

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

Job description

Defense Mission Professional

The Opportunity:

As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and askquestions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to guide teams as theysolve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complexsituations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for anexpert like you to drive solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.As a Defense Missions expert, you’ll bring your subject matter expertise asyou lead a team on projects for the U.S. Air Force and other DoD organizations. You’ll lead efforts to modernize air operations capabilities. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, andwe’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and procedures to accelerate delivery of key capabilities critical to USAF and joint mission objectives.You’ll oversee the work we do for the Department of Defense and the solutions we deliver for militarymissions, strategic planning, defense mission planning, and national defensestrategy.

You served your country as a seasoned O3 or above — now, continue your mission with us. Further yourcareer with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the U.S. Air Force.This position will require travel of up to 25% of the time.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 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 lead innovation in multidisciplinary environments
• 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

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in a MAJCOM or above staff position
• Experience with HEMP and TEMPEST
• Experience with systems engineering
• Experience with product development or fleet management
• Master's degree
• Professional Military Graduate or Service equivalent

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements foraccess to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $112,900.00 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.