Naval Combat Systems SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Work‑life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Naval Combat Systems SME to apply extensive defense mission experience to support the development, testing, acquisition, and integration of ship combat systems for Navy programs.

You will work with senior staff across lifecycle phases including requirements, system design, performance analysis, testing, and logistics, helping ensure readiness and mission success. A TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DoD/Naval combat systems experience.
• Experience with operations, sensors, and weapons system integration onboard U.S. Naval ships.
• Knowledge of the combat system software development lifecycle.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, acquisition, and integration of ship combat systems.
• Provide inputs and technical support to Navy program office across all lifecycle phases.
• Collaborate with senior staff on combat systems development, sustainment, logistics, and readiness assessments.

Skills

Combat systems experience

Sensors & weapons integration

DoD/Naval knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Math/Physics/Engineering

Job description

Naval Combat Systems SME The Opportunity:

As an expert in defense missions, your unique skill set inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to help solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Naval Combat Systems Analyst, you'll use your combat systems experience to support the development, testing, acquisition, and integration of ship combat systems. You’ll provide inputs and technical support on behalf of the Navy program office throughout all phases of the combat systems development lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, performance analysis, testing, systems of systems integration, sustainment, and logistics. Work in a team environment with senior staff supporting combat systems development, acquisition, sustainment, logistics, and readiness assessments. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working with combat systems for the DoD or U.S. Navy as a civilian, military personnel, or contractor
• Experience with operations, sensors, and weapons system integration onboard U.S. Naval ships
• Knowledge of the combat system software development lifecycle TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with U.S. Navy platforms, combat and networked systems, surface and air-launched weapons, C4I, Sensor, and EW systems
• Experience with NAVSEA and Naval Surface Warfare Center programs
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and logistics policies and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field preferred; Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field a plus

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

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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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About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial‑grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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