Defense Mission Professional
Booz Allen HamiltonAbout the role
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 drive solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.
As a defense mission professional on our team, you’ll be trusted to apply your expertise to assist a client with incorporating digital technologies into their portfolio. You’ll support your team as they work on complex technical projects and programmatic issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge of the client's program and its enterprise partners. Work with us as we implement new technologies to change the DoD's threat reduction initiatives for the better.
In this role, you will assist in monitoring research projects with an eye toward balancing the inclusion of emerging technological trends with increasing overall maturity and transition potential. You will leverage your robust understanding of DoD initiatives aimed at modernizing software applications, data integration and cross-domain operational concepts designed to provide decision advantage to warfighters and an appreciation of how the client can interface with Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) systems.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 15+ years of experience in application of scientific principles involving technologies in CBRN and Digital Battlespace Management
- 12+ years of experience in the CBDP enterprise such as JPEO, National Labs, DHS, DARPA, or BARDA
- 5+ years of experience serving in a leadership role such as Principal Investigator or Team Lead
- Experience working with national strategy and doctrine development or implementation
- Experience with providing senior level A&AS support with R&D analysis in CBRN Digital Battlespace technologies
- Knowledge of how to apply digital technologies to help recognize the capability gaps and assist leadership with decision-making analyses and with setting program, project and product-level strategies and priorities, ensuring portfolios are responsive and mapped to program goals
- Knowledge of CBRN Digital Battlespace applications, such as HPAC, JEM, or JWARN
- Knowledge of CBRN Modeling and Simulation approaches and concepts, such as physics-based, agent-based, epidemiological, or AI/ML
- Secret clearance
- Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field
Nice If You Have:
- Experience in the military with Modeling and Simulation, Doctrine, or Training
- Knowledge of Digital Twins, Virtual Reality, Micro Sensing, software development, such as DevSecOps, or Cybersecurity
- Doctorate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field
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.
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.
A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, w
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