F-35 Acquisition Program Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced F-35 Acquisition Program Manager to lead complex DoD programs. You will guide programs from inception to completion, identifying risks, budget constraints, and staffing needs while coordinating across client teams and leadership to deliver critical objectives.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, strategic planning, contract reviews, and opportunities to grow in the Air Power market, with a focus on high-visibility, demanding projects requiring

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a DoD acquisition program office.
• Experience with DoD aviation acquisition or modernization.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series policies, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Guide programs through their lifecycle, identifying challenges, mitigating risks, and guiding teams through requirements, budget, and staffing constraints.
• Coordinate program objectives with the client and leadership, ensuring alignment across multiple teams.
• Support business growth in the Air Power market and contribute to contract reviews and strategic planning.

Skills

Program management

DoD knowledge

Office software

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

F-35 Acquisition Program Manager

An effective program requires a manager who is passionate about guiding it through the complexities of its lifecycle. You will be dedicated to identifying challenges, mitigating risks, and supporting a team with vision and focus. As a seasoned lead program manager on our team, you’ll design, implement, and maintain impactful programs by guiding the client through complex challenges. Your client will trust you to organize and coordinate program objectives while your team looks to you for direction as they navigate requirements, budget constraints, and staffing challenges. As a leader in the Air Power market, you’ll identify opportunities to grow the business by supporting your client’s mission and broaden your expertise in problem management, strategic planning, contract reviews, and more. This is your chance to impact the client while sharing your knowledge and expertise of program‑management methodologies.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience supporting a program office such as the DoD acquisition program office
• Experience with DoD aviation acquisition or modernization programs
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Office suite
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with DoD 5th Generation fighter aircraft acquisition
• Experience working in a DoD classified program
• Ability to work in a highly demanding and highly visible program
• Ability to communicate across multiple teams and with leadership
• 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

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Benefits

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.

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.