Defense Technology Strategist — AI & Innovation

Booz Allen; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Technology Professional to shape how our organization researches emerging technologies and informs strategy for national security programs.

The role involves conducting open-source and market research, designing agentic AI-enabled workflows, and translating technical findings into actionable recommendations for executives and technical audiences. A security clearance is required or obtainable, with a strong emphasis on fast-paced, collaborative work.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting technology research, landscape assessments, or process analysis.
• Experience building, prototyping, or validating AI-enabled workflows.
• Ability to translate technical and market findings into strategic recommendations that align with company and client’s objectives.
• Ability to ramp up quickly on topics including defense acquisition, emerging technologies, the defense industrial base, and commercial technology markets.
• Ability to be a self-starter, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, work independently and as part of a team, and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering field.

Skills

Technology research

AI-enabled workflows

Strategic recommendations

Defense knowledge

Self-starter

Secret clearance

Education

B.S. in CS/SE/CE

Masters degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Technology Professional to shape how our organization researches emerging technologies and informs strategy for national security programs.

The role involves conducting open-source and market research, designing agentic AI-enabled workflows, and translating technical findings into actionable recommendations for executives and technical audiences. A security clearance is required or obtainable, with a strong emphasis on fast-paced, collaborative work.