Senior Defense Program Manager – Rapid Prototyping & Cyber Ops

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Program Management Specialist to oversee defense programs from concept to deployment. You’ll coordinate rapid prototyping plans, testing strategies, and ensure milestones are met while maintaining compliance.

You’ll manage schedules, deliverables, and budgets, brief senior DoD leaders on progress and transition options, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to accelerate secure capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years PM experience or Master’s degree with 10+ years PM experience.
• Experience managing rapid fielding/rapid prototyping programs.
• Knowledge of defensive cybersecurity operations and OT protection architectures.
• Ability to travel up to 20%; Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rapid prototyping plans and testing strategies.
• Track schedules, deliverables, and milestones; maintain program documentation.
• Brief senior DoD leaders on milestones, program achievements, and transition options.
• Ensure compliance with rapid acquisition guidelines and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Program management

Rapid prototyping

Cybersecurity

Travel up to 20%

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s + 14+ yrs PM

Master’s + 10+ yrs PM

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in the Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Program Management Specialist to oversee defense programs from concept to deployment. You’ll coordinate rapid prototyping plans, testing strategies, and ensure milestones are met while maintaining compliance.

You’ll manage schedules, deliverables, and budgets, brief senior DoD leaders on progress and transition options, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to accelerate secure capabilities.