Joint Force Engagement SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Joint Force Engagement SME to advise on defense missions for the USSF team. You will engage warfighters, analyze Joint Force problems, and ensure incorporation into software development processes. A long military career, HQ experience, and strong briefing skills are essential.

The role requires up-to-date MS Office proficiency, willingness to travel up to 25%, and TS/SCI clearance, with a bachelor’s degree and senior-level education credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of military experience at the operational or tactical level.
• Experience at a service component HQ.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to brief senior military, civilian, and contractors.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduate of a Service Command and Staff School such as USN College of Naval Command and Staff, USAF ACS/ASCS, or Army/Marine equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational knowledge on the operational environment and adversary capabilities.
• Conduct Joint Force problem analysis and advise on USSF service-provided solutions.
• Engage warfighters to ensure needs are incorporated into updated software development pipelines.
• Collaborate with defense and civilian teammates to address challenges proactively.

Skills

Military experience

Briefing

Travel readiness

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Service Staff School graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joint Force Engagement SME 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 solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Defense Mission Expert on our U.S. Space Force (USSF) team, you’ll bring your expertise to work alongside thought leaders in science, software development and deployment, and Joint military operations on projects for multiple domains, multiple services, and multiple Combatant Commands. You’ll use your skills and expertise to directly engage warfighters on their needs and ensure incorporation into updated software development pipelines. On our team, you will engage with U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force warfighters. You will provide foundational knowledge on the operational environment and adversary capabilities, conduct Joint Force problem analysis, and advise on USSF service-provided solutions. As a member of our team, you’ll demonstrate a proactive approach to work, consistently anticipating needs and taking initiative to address challenges before they arise. You will seek opportunities for improvement and contribute innovative ideas to drive our team’s success. You served your country as a uniformed military profession, now you can continue the mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 15+ years of experience with the military at the operational or tactical-level
• Experience at a service component headquarters
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to brief a variety of defense audiences, including senior military, civilian, and contractors
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate of a Service Command and Staff School such as USN College of Naval Command and Staff, USAF Air Command and Staff College, or United States Army or Marine Corps School

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in Joint or Service-level planning
• Experience in surface warfare or military aviation
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence and Jira
• Experience at a Joint or Coalition headquarters and operations center
• Experience in the acquisition and development lifecycle
• Master’s degree
• Graduate of a Service-level Advanced Tactics or Instructor School such as USAF Weapons School, USN Top Gun, or MAWTS Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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.

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Work Model

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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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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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.

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.

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