Software Development Project Manager

Phase2 Technology; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Acquisition Execution SME with DoD software program experience to mentor program managers in the SWP and improve DoD software procurements. You will provide analyses, recommendations, and implementation strategies across software, agile, and DevSecOps initiatives for a DoW client.

The role emphasizes working independently in a problem-solving environment with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and deliver executive-level insights.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience executing DoD software acquisition efforts in a PEO, program office, or program management function on the performer side.
• Experience developing executable API architecture with scalable, interoperable features.
• Experience guiding software programs, pilots, or pathfinders with modern software metrics.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically with minimal direction.
• Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide analyses, assessments, and implementation strategies for improving software, agile, and DevSecOps programs.
• Engage and mentor program managers in using the SWP to improve DoD software procurements.
• Support DoD acquisition transformation strategy for a DoW client.

Skills

DoD software acquisitions

Modular API architecture

Software metrics

Independent problem solving

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Number: R0247509

Software Development Project Manager

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We're looking for someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As an Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) Software Pathway (SWP) Acquisition Execution SME, you'll bring your DoW software program execution experience to engage and mentor program managers in using the SWP to improve DoD software procurements as part of the acquisition transformation strategy for a DoW client. You'll provide technical analyses, assessments, recommendations, and implementation strategies for improving software, agile, and DevSecOps programs, pilots, and pathfinders throughout the Department.

You'll impact the work we do for the DoW to more rapidly and effectively deliver software intensive solutions to the warfighter.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience executing DoW software acquisition efforts in a PEO, program office, or program management function on the performer side, including analyzing and implementing policy documents, developing and executing software acquisition or procurement strategies, preparing and monitoring agile or DevSecOps project plans, tracking software budgets, and preparing decision briefs and information papers
• Experience developing executable, modular application programming interface (API) architecture software such as implementing modular API architecture features, including scalability, flexibility, interoperability, reusability, and ease of integration
• Experience engaging, aligning, monitoring, analyzing, reporting on, supporting, or guiding software programs, pilots, or pathfinders, including collection and use of modern software metrics
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment, anticipate client and stakeholder requirements, engage proactively, and work with minimum oversight or direction
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing and supporting the collection of metrics appropriate to assess the cost efficiency, effectiveness, and implementation of modern software acquisition and agile and DevSecOps approaches throughout the DoW
• Experience with DoD adaptive acquisition framework processes and policies and assisting with developing required program documentation and strategic-level recommendations according to DoW regulations and directives
• Experience working as part of a cross-functional delivery team, integrating and incorporating detailed technical data from multiple team members into executive-level decision-making products, and communicating the findings, insights, and recommendations to senior-level clients effectively
• Experience with analytical activities for U.S. government acquisition programs, including stakeholder requirements definition, requirements analysis, test and evaluation, trade studies, or architecture design per U.S. government processes
• Experience writing and synthesizing data from multiple sources into comprehensive technical documents that are easy to comprehend
• Knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes

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 $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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Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI 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 Model

Our 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-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.