Program Management Specialist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Program Management Specialist to help drive the space portfolio from concept to deployment. You will analyze risks, support contract management, and track costs while coordinating with customers, software engineers, AI/ML SMEs, and program teams.

The role emphasizes translating technical discussion into actionable milestones and proactively identifying gaps to improve program strategy, with a focus on communication and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting DoD or industry IT programs
• 3+ years in technical project management or operations
• Experience with project management tools including PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and Lean Portfolio Management
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain organizational programs for space portfolio
• Review risks, assist in contract management, and track costs
• Develop tactical plans and create workflow templates and dashboards
• Communicate with customers, engineers, SMEs, and program managers
• Translate complex technical discussions into clear milestones

Skills

Agile

SAFe

Lean Portfolio Management

Security clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Visio

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity:As a program management specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need an experienced program management specialist like you who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.

Job Number: R0244558Program Management Specialist, Senior
The Opportunity:As a program management specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need an experienced program management specialist like you who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of our space portfolio. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review risks, assist in the management of contracts, and track project costs. You’ll help with tactical planning and regularly interact with customers, software engineers, AI/ML SMEs, and program managers. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy. This is accomplished by listening to and understanding complex technical discussions and anticipating points of disconnect. You will serve as the essential link that translates complex technical exchanges into clear project milestones to advance strategic goals. In this position, you will anticipate operational needs by proactively identifying gaps and creating structural solutions such as workflow templates, tracking tools, and dynamic dashboards.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience supporting Department of War or industry information technology programs
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management or operations, including supporting highly self-sufficient technical teams
• Experience using project management tools, including PowerPoint, to communicate complex ideas
• Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and Lean Portfolio Management practices
• Ability to be a self-starter, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and teams, author briefings, and formulate responses to data calls
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience preparing and delivering briefing reports to senior government and corporate leadership
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Visio, Tableau, or Power BI
• Ability to listen to technical and architectural discussions, follow the thread, and extract the program-level impact
• Ability to leverage industry best practices and implement those practices within our Booz Allen team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree
• Program Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Release Train Engineer (RTE), and ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

CompensationAt 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 $77,500.00 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 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-DiscriminationAll 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.