Strategic Leader Development Programs Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Leadership Development Program Lead to own the strategy and architecture of leadership development from middle management to senior executives. You will design, develop, and deliver a portfolio of leadership programs, coordinating with vendors, speakers, and content experts to meet audience needs.

You will lead end‑to‑end executive experiences, align priorities with business strategy, and drive impact through data‑driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in leadership development, talent development, learning design, or organizational development.
• Experience with M365, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the overarching strategy for leadership development programs, ensuring alignment across audiences.
• Architect the leadership journey integrating all programs into a cohesive experience.
• Architect end‑to‑end, high‑impact, executive level in person learning experiences for Executive Immersion, Director Immersion, Senior Immersion, Quarterly Leadership Weeks, and Leader to Leader sessions.
• Select and assemble the right combination of vendors, speakers, assessments, content, frameworks, and modalities to support the unique developmental needs of each leadership population.
• Curate high‑value leadership topics aligned with business strategy and core capability areas.
• Deliver and support execution of leadership programs, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality participant experience.
• Develop program materials, session assets, and facilitator resources that reflect best‑in‑class design and learning principles.
• Provide direct support during program delivery to ensure smooth operations and effective engagement.
• Interface confidently with senior leaders to align program goals, validate priorities, and gather insights to inform design decisions.
• Work cross‑functionally with business leaders, HR partners, and content experts to ensure program relevance and impact.
• Analyze assessment data, program evaluations, and participant feedback to identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Use data to refine learning content, adjust program flow, and enhance overall program value.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on industry leadership development trends, methodologies, and service offerings to ensure programs remain cutting‑edge.
• Lead and synthesize industry research to inform program evolution and future capability needs.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations that shape strategy and content design.

Skills

Leadership development

Learning design

Organizational development

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Leadership Development Program Lead to own the strategy and architecture of leadership development from middle management to senior executives. You will design, develop, and deliver a portfolio of leadership programs, coordinating with vendors, speakers, and content experts to meet audience needs.

You will lead end‑to‑end executive experiences, align priorities with business strategy, and drive impact through data‑driven improvements.