Defense Mission Expert

Defense Mission Expert

As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don't. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients' most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a Defense Mission Expert on our U.S. Space Force (USSF) team, you'll bring your expertise to work alongside thought leaders in science, software development and deployment, and Joint military operations on projects for multiple domains, multiple services, and multiple Combatant Commands. You'll use your skills and expertise to directly engage warfighters on their needs and ensure incorporation into updated software development pipelines.

On our team you will engage with U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force warfighters. You will provide foundational knowledge on the operational environment and adversary capabilities, conduct Joint Force problem analysis, and advise on USSF service-provided solutions.

As a member of our team, you'll demonstrate a proactive approach to work, consistently anticipating needs and taking initiative to address challenges before they arise. You will seek opportunities for improvement and contribute innovative ideas to drive our team's success. You served your country as a uniformed military profession and now you can continue the mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience at a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) or Air Operations Center (AOC)
• Experience at service component headquarters
• Experience with using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to brief a variety of defense audiences, including senior military, civilian, and contractor
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Completion of USN Naval Command & Staff service staff school or Airforce equivalent

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in Joint or Service-level Exercise Planning
• Experience as a USN Surface Warfare Officer
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence and Jira
• Experience in Test & Evaluation
• Experience at Joint or Coalition headquarters and operations center
• Experience in Acquisition and Development Lifecycle
• Bachelor's degree in physics preferred, Master's degree a plus
• Graduate of Navy's Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) service advanced staff school
• Graduate of USN Weapons and Tactics Instructor service advanced instructor training

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.

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, 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.