Space Systems Subject Matter Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Space Systems Subject Matter Expert to support USSF acquisitions, with a focus on Space Domain Awareness and related mission areas. You will translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences and provide briefings and papers for executive-level engagements.

Join Booz Allen in Arlington, VA, working on mission-critical space programs. A TS/SCI clearance and on-site work are required, with opportunities to influence national security priorities and international

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with SDA or Space Control.
• Knowledge of USSF roles and missions.
• Ability to brief at the SES or General Officer level.
• Ability to work daily on-site at government facilities.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes for USSF acquisitions.
• Guide work for the U.S. Space Force and security cooperation missions.
• Provide technical support such as briefings or papers and translate concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Support executive-level USG engagements with foreign military and government officials.
• Be a trusted advisor to our clients.

Skills

SDA/Space Control

USSF roles & missions

Brief at SES/General Officer level

On-site government facilities

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

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 an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a space systems SME, you’ll bring your technical expertise to support Air Force and Space Force equities associated with the export of space systems and related military technologies across USSF mission areas such as Space Control, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), Positionining Navigation and Timing (PNT), Navigation Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access. You'll provide technical support such as briefings or papers, translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and supporting executive-level USG engagements with foreign military and government officials.

You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to the integration of international considerations into USSF acquisitions. You’ll guide the work we do for the U.S. Space Force and the solutions we deliver for the security cooperation mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience with SDA or Space Control
• Knowledge of USSF roles and missions
• Ability to brief at the SES or General Officer level
• Ability to work daily on-site at government facilities
• TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Acquisition and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Experience working at a Headquarters-level DoW staff
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, electronic warfare, satellite communications, PNT systems, and telemetry tracking and control (TTL) systems
• Master’s degree in a field such as astrophysics, physics, mathematics, or engineering

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

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 $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.

Space Systems Subject Matter Expert

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 an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a space systems SME, you’ll bring your technical expertise to support Air Force and Space Force equities associated with the export of space systems and related military technologies across USSF mission areas such as Space Control, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), Positionining Navigation and Timing (PNT), Navigation Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access. You'll provide technical support such as briefings or papers, translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and supporting executive-level USG engagements with foreign military and government officials.

You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to the integration of international considerations into USSF acquisitions. You’ll guide the work we do for the U.S. Space Force and the solutions we deliver for the security cooperation mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience with SDA or Space Control
• Knowledge of USSF roles and missions
• Ability to brief at the SES or General Officer level
• Ability to work daily on-site at government facilities
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Acquisition and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Experience working at a Headquarters-level DoW staff
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, electronic warfare, satellite communications, PNT systems, and telemetry tracking and control (TTL) systems
• Master’s degree in a field such as astrophysics, physics, mathematics, or engineering

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

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 $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.

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.

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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.