F-35 Acquisition Program Manager

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA is seeking a F-35 Acquisition Program Manager to lead the program lifecycle, coordinating objectives, budgets, staffing, and requirements across teams. The role emphasizes DoD aviation programs, risk management, and strategic planning within a high-visibility environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in DoD program offices, DoD 5000 policy knowledge, and a Bachelor’s degree, plus Secret/TS/SCI clearances.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition program management efforts to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Coordinate objectives, budget constraints, staffing, and requirements across teams.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and support the client’s mission.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Team leadership

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office suite

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.

An effective program requires a manager who is passionate about guiding it through the complexities of its lifecycle. It requires someone who is dedicated to identifying challenges, mitigating risks, and supporting a team with vision and focus. That’s why we need you, a seasoned program manager who can ensure our acquisition program achieves success.

As a 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 will look 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. You’ll also broaden your expertise in problem management, strategic planning, reviewing contracts, and more. This is your chance to impact the client while sharing your knowledge and expertise of program management methodologies.

Work with us as we help the client modernize to protect against future threats.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ 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

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 to work 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

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 $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.

F-35 Acquisition Program Manager

The Opportunity:

An effective program requires a manager who is passionate about guiding it through the complexities of its lifecycle. It requires someone who is dedicated to identifying challenges, mitigating risks, and supporting a team with vision and focus. That’s why we need you, a seasoned program manager who can ensure our acquisition program achieves success.

As a 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 will look 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. You’ll also broaden your expertise in problem management, strategic planning, reviewing contracts, and more. This is your chance to impact the client while sharing your knowledge and expertise of program management methodologies.

Work with us as we help the client modernize to protect against future threats.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ 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 to work 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

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 $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.

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.