Defense Mission Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Defense Mission Specialist to lead a small, high‑tempo mission planning team on DoD projects, solving complex design, integration, and analytical problems.

The role requires F-15 aircrew experience, JMPS 2020+, and the ability to travel up to 25%, with a Secret clearance and HS diploma.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as F-15 aircrew with 1,000 F-15 hours.
• Experience with JMPS 2020 or later.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of advanced weapon concepts and fighter tactics.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to update the Link 16 Network Design Load (NDL) from OPSTASKLINK.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a small, high-tempo mission planning team under intense pressure, handling short- or no-notice tasks and occasional weekend work for deployed issues, and interface closely with the configuration control manager of Mission Planning Equipment (MPE) and JMPS.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules based on F-15 units’ operational tempo, including on-call periods with possible 24/7 recall within two hours of notification on weekends and holidays.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on DoD missions and provide trusted advisory.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes.
• Solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the DoD.

Skills

F-15 aircrew

JMPS 2020+

MS Office

Advanced weapon concepts

Fighter tactics

Travel up to 25%

Link 16 NDL updates

Team collaboration under pressure

On-call 24/7 recall

Secret clearance

10+ years F-15 experience

DOMP Chief/Team Member

F-15 avionics OFP Suite 9+

Electronic Warfare

TS/SCI clearance

F-15 Weapons School

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Defense Mission Specialist The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to drive solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a defense mission professional, you’ll leverage your expertise as you lead a team on projects for the DoD. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the DoW. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience as F-15 aircrew with 1,000 F-15 hours
• Experience with JMPS 2020 or later
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of advanced weapon concepts and fighter tactics
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to update the Link 16 Network Design Load (NDL) from OPSTASKLINK
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a small, high-tempo mission planning team under intense pressure, handling short- or no-notice tasks and occasional weekend work for deployed issues, and interface closely with the configuration control manager of Mission Planning Equipment (MPE) and JMPS
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules based on F-15 units’ operational tempo, including on-call periods with possible 24/7 recall within two hours of notification on weekends and holidays
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 10+ years of experience as F-15 aircrew with 1,500 F-15 hours
• Experience serving as a Director of Operations Mission Planning (DOMP) Chief or Team Member
• Experience with F-15 avionics and aircraft OFP Suite 9 or newer
• Experience in Electronic Warfare principles and product development
• TS/SCI clearance
• Graduate of F-15 Weapons School

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

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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.

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