Naval Aviation Principal Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA seeks a Naval Aviation Principal Advisor to bring enterprise‑level expertise in naval aviation maintenance and operations, guiding clients to strategic direction and performance improvements.

You will interface with senior military and government leaders, develop program plans, and refine processes while applying advanced management principles and evidence‑based analysis.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in naval aviation maintenance and operations.
• Experience delivering solutions across multiple complex tasks and organizations.
• Experience with aviation maintenance and logistics, Navy financial systems such as PBIS, the Navy POM process, and coordination between Resource Sponsors and SYSCOMs.
• Experience with statistical modeling, business or continuous process improvement methodologies, and performance measurement.
• Experience briefing senior military or government leaders.
• Ability to manage analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for implementation.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic direction, vision, and missions for complex programs, collaborating with program or project managers and senior client leadership to influence objectives and outcomes.
• Provide insight and advice on strategic direction, leveraging up‑to‑date, industry‑standard practices to drive organizational performance improvements.
• Serve as a senior advisor to government clients, supporting program and project operations and evaluating the adequacy and acceptability of evolving plans, governance, and change management strategies.
• Develop new or refine existing processes, charters, instructions, and operations to improve customer business methodology, applying advanced knowledge of business management principles, organizational structures, and information management techniques.
• Interface with senior client stakeholders, including military and government leaders, to communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills

naval aviation

strategic thought

communication with leaders

analytical thinking

presentation to officials

secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PBIS

Navy POM process

Job description

Naval Aviation Principal Advisor

As an advisor, you’ll provide enterprise‑wide expertise in designated functional and concentration areas, supporting Booz Allen clients in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives. This role is responsible for delivering solutions and recommendations across complex tasks, driving performance improvements, and influencing the direction of programs and projects. You’ll apply advanced business management principles and analytical techniques to formulate long and short‑term strategies, interface with senior stakeholders, and support operational excellence across multiple organizations.

What You’ll Work On

Develop and execute strategic direction, vision, and missions for complex programs, collaborating with program or project managers and senior client leadership to influence objectives and outcomes. Provide insight and advice on strategic direction, leveraging up‑to‑date, industry‑standard practices to drive organizational performance improvements. Serve as a senior advisor to government clients, supporting program and project operations and evaluating the adequacy and acceptability of evolving plans, governance, and change management strategies. Develop new or refine existing processes, charters, instructions, and operations to improve customer business methodology, applying advanced knowledge of business management principles, organizational structures, and information management techniques. Analyze business, operational, and financial processes to identify and recommend approaches for redefining, planning, organizing, designing, developing, and modifying current practices. Develop program or project plans, guidelines, and controls, performing tasks that require both practical experience and theoretical state‑of‑the‑art technical knowledge. Interface with senior client stakeholders, including military and government leaders, to communicate findings and recommendations.

You Have

• 12+ years of experience developing and implementing naval aviation maintenance and operations processes
• Experience developing solutions and recommendations across multiple complex tasks and organizations
• Experience with aviation maintenance and logistics, Navy financial systems such as PBIS, the Navy POM process, and coordination between Resource Sponsors and SYSCOMs
• Experience with statistical modeling, business or continuous process improvement methodologies, and performance measurement
• Experience briefing senior military or government leaders
• Ability to manage analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for implementation
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience in the military as a commissioned officer or senior‑level DoD government officer
• Experience working on a TYCOM, SYSCOM, naval operations, or Fleet Readiness Center staff
• Experience applying continuous process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Kata
• Experience with Booz Allen’s methodologies, tools, and client environments
• Possession of strong communication and presentation skills
• Master’s degree in a related field

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.

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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

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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 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.

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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.

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