Defense Mission Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States seeks a Defense Mission Specialist to guide teams on Navy capability development and deliver high-priority analyses with stakeholders.

You will research, develop, and produce mission-focused deliverables, drawing on your Navy experience and advisory skills to advance national security objectives. This role supports career growth, total benefits, and a dynamic, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of active duty with the U.S. Navy.
• Experience in multiple Navy warfare areas.
• Experience in operational and exercise planning.
• Ability to author high-quality documents in MS Office.
• Compile input from multiple authors and analyze results.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory guidance to defense mission teams.
• Research, develop, analyze, and deliver high-priority deliverables with SMEs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align Navy capability development.

Skills

Navy experience

Warfare knowledge

Operations planning

Microsoft Office

Input compilation

Travel 10%

Security clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As an expert in defense missions, 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 guide teams as they solve some of our client's most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a defense mission expert, you’ll bring your vast expertise to work alongside thought leaders supporting Navy capability development. You’ll use your skills and expertise to research, develop, analyze, and produce high-priority deliverables in coordination with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

Work with us to shape the future of maritime operations in alignment with top naval priorities. You served your country as an officer, now continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience as active duty with the U.S. Navy
• Experience in multiple Navy warfare or mission areas
• Experience in operational and exercise planning
• Ability to author high-quality products using Micro sof t Office applications
• Ability to compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, and analyze results
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice If You Have:

• Experience serving on an afloat staff
• Experience working on an Echelon III or higher staff
• Knowledge of the operational level of war and Distributed Maritime Operations
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive project timelines
• TS/SCI clearance

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

Defense Mission Specialist

The Opportunity:

As an expert in defense missions, 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 guide teams as they solve some of our client's most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a defense mission expert, you’ll bring your vast expertise to work alongside thought leaders supporting Navy capability development. You’ll use your skills and expertise to research, develop, analyze, and produce high-priority deliverables in coordination with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

Work with us to shape the future of maritime operations in alignment with top naval priorities. You served your country as an officer, now continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience as active duty with the U.S. Navy
• Experience in multiple Navy warfare or mission areas
• Experience in operational and exercise planning
• Ability to author high-quality products using Micro sof t Office applications
• Ability to compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, and analyze results
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience serving on an afloat staff
• Experience working on an Echelon III or higher staff
• Knowledge of the operational level of war and Distributed Maritime Operations
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive project timelines
• 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.