Naval Project Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Naval Project Manager to translate operational needs into actionable plans and to keep complex DoD programs on track from concept through completion. You will support government engineers, technical leads, and systems architects by organizing requirements and program artifacts that guide design and acquisition.

You’ll enable effective planning by tracking schedules, monitoring financial execution, identifying risks, and preparing high‑quality briefings for senior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DoD program or project management or government sectors.
• 3+ years of experience in Navy program management.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, and risk for all elements of a project and communicating risks to senior leadership.
• Experience with project programming, cost estimating, acquisition, contracting, and scheduling, including preparation of project programming documents and trackers.
• Experience coordinating and de-conflicting requirements among multiple military, federal, and civilian stakeholders.
• Knowledge of program and project management concepts, principles, and practices, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Support government engineers, technical leads, and systems architects by organizing and maintaining requirements and program artifacts.
• Track schedules, monitor financial execution, identify risks, and prepare high‑quality briefings for senior Navy stakeholders.
• Assist in RFP development and reporting progress for future variants of an Unmanned Surface Vessel program.
• Configure resources and ensure disciplined execution across the team.

Skills

DoD PM

Navy PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk mgmt

Project costing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Naval Project Manager The Opportunity: Are you looking to apply your systems engineering awareness and project management expertise to help deliver next‑generation C4I and autonomous maritime capabilities? As a project management specialist, you’ll help translate operational needs into actionable plans and keep complex programs on track from concept through completion. In this role, you’ll support government engineers, technical leads, and systems architects by organizing and maintaining the requirements and program artifacts that guide system design and acquisition. You’ll enable effective planning by tracking schedules, monitoring financial execution, identifying risks, and preparing high‑quality briefings for senior Navy stakeholders. You’ll also assist the Assistant Program Manager for future variants of an Unmanned Surface Vessel program by supporting RFP development, reporting progress, aligning resources, and helping ensure disciplined execution across the team. Success in this position comes from strong communication, proactive coordination, and the ability to synthesize information into clear, actionable direction. At Booz Allen, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and collaborative environment to strengthen program strategy and contribute meaningfully to mission outcomes. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in DoD program or project management or government sectors
• 3+ years of experience in Navy program management
• Experience managing individual projects and a program of projects, including managing project scope, schedule, cost, and risk for all elements of a project and identifying, managing, and communicating project risks to senior leadership
• Experience with project programming, cost estimating, acquisition, contracting, and scheduling, including the preparation of project programming documents and project trackers
• Experience coordinating and de-conflicting requirements among multiple military, federal, and civilian stakeholders
• Knowledge of program and project management concepts, principles, and practices, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with EVM Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.

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Work Model

• 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.

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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