Strategic Communication Lead and Division Manager

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

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support Navy capability delivery from concept to completion in San Diego. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with senior leaders, and develop strategic communications while ensuring quality in policy and acquisition documentation.

Responsibilities include briefings, memorandums, and coordination of high-level meetings; you will leverage MS Office, MS Planner, Agile tools, and collaboration across Booz Allen and Navy

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading cross-functional teams in DoD or Navy staff environments.
• 6+ years creating strategic communications plans and products (briefings, memos, reports).
• 4+ years in strategic planning or change management in large, matrixed orgs.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition program offices or staff.
• Experience delivering briefings and reports to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support a government client in delivering warfighting capability for the Navy.
• Lead development and coordination of senior leader briefings, white papers, and memos.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Plan and execute strategic initiatives aligned with program goals.
• Prepare resources and materials for high-level meetings and events.
• Provide QA of correspondence, policy, and acquisition documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic communications planning

Strategic planning

DoD/Navy program experience

Briefings & publications

MS Office & SharePoint

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP Certification

SAFe Agilist

SAFe Practitioner

SAFe Scrum Master

SAFe Product Owner

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Teams

SharePoint

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 you, an experienced program management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.On our team, you will support a government client in the delivery of warfighting capability to the U.S. Navy through leadership engagement coordination and development of strategic communication materials. Contribute to solving a range of complex issues, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders while leading a cross-functional team of front office and functional staff. Maintain responsibility for implementing and maintaining organizational programs for the client, assisting with tactical planning using tools like MS Office, MS Planner, Agile tools, and regular collaboration with Booz Allen and Navy Leadership. Lead development and coordination of Senior Leader briefings, white papers, memorandums, and provide technical review and quality assurance of correspondence, policy, and acquisition documentation for the Program Office. Plan and execute strategic initiatives aligned with program goals. Coordinate with the Officer Manager to facilitate high-level meetings and events, ensuring materials are prepared and time is well-managed. Facilitate communication between departments, stakeholders, and executives. Prepare resources and materials for high-level meetings and events. Effective communication is key to achieving program goals and quality standards. Booz Allen continually grows as a team to provide optimal client support, offering resources for success and opportunities to influence meaningful missions and develop program strategy.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:8+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in Department of War or U.S. Navy Staff environments6+ years of experience creating strategic communications plans or products, including briefings, talking points, correspondence memorandums, weekly activity reports, and responses to requests for information4+ years of experience in strategic planning or change management, implementing strategic or operational change in large, matrixed organizationsExperience supporting or working in DoW acquisition program offices or staffExperience preparing and delivering briefings and reports to senior government and corporate leadershipExperience preparing leaders for both internal and external events and engagementsKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Power Point, Adobe Professional, MS Teams, and SharePointAbility to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completionTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degreeNice If You Have:Experience working in Military and Naval Intelligence programs developing electronic warfare, Information warfare, and Signals Intelligence systems across security enclavesPossession of excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills and attention to detailMaster's degreeScaled Agile Framework Certifications such as SAFe Agilist, SAFe Practitioner, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Product Owner CertificationProject Management Professional CertificationClearance: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.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 $77,600.00 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 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. 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-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.