Defense Program Director

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Job Number: R0214202

Defense Program DirectorKey Role:Apply expertise of the Marine Corps mission to shape, capture, manage, and oversee the delivery of services and solutions to help solve the Marine Corps most pressing challenges. Form and lead high performing teams of various capabilities, oversee program and project performance, and implement continuous process improvement initiatives to deliver with excellence. Integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities and apply innovation to design and manage the execution of program or project plans and controls to achieve end-state vision, goals, and objectives. Maintain responsibility for the quality and efficiency of programs, including technical issues, delivery, and businesses processes. Work with the Navy and Marine Corps leadership team to create and implement a strategy designed and executed to influence clients, capture business, generate investment ideas, and develop staff in the Marine Corps segment of our business. Build institutional credibility through domain, technical, and cross-industry expertise and relationships to help Booz Allen position against future Marine Corps needs with a focus on helping the account identify prioritized mission areas of investment and shape and capture technically differentiated work. Engage with our client facing teams to further develop them as leaders and to further refine their business development and engagement approaches for specific Marine Corps organizations and offices, specifically with respect to opportunities in training and readiness disciplines.Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in DoD or industry leading program and project teams, developing strategies and driving client delivery success
• Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in forming, developing and employing teams with a variety of experiences and capabilities to achieve common goals
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-tempo, dynamic environment, and adjust rapidly to changing direction or requirements to align solutions with business needs and create innovative approaches to address client requirements
• Ability to lead teams of varying size and multiple concurrent programs and projects of varying complexities and meet and exceed standards
• Ability to balance long- and short-term priorities and competing requirements while meeting objectives
• Ability to shape and influence the strategic direction of programs and initiatives
• Ability to develop persuasive and compelling positions and deliver them in written or verbal formats to executive and senior level audiences
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degreeAdditional Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience in the Marine Corps in leadership positions as a Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, or senior-level DoD government official in support of Headquarters Marine Corps or Marine Corps operationally focused commands
  • Experience with mentoring, developing, and managing highly productive leaders that can win new business, develop solutions, and lead large-scale, complex captures and proposals
  • Experience with leading large-scale, transformation or modernization programs for the DoD, specifically the Marine Corps
  • Ability to engage with internal colleagues to identify strategic solutions
  • Ability to manage relationships and a strategic reputation with government officials and industry partners
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master's degreeClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret 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 $158,800.00 to $295,000.00 (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 application process, 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.Work Model
    Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
    • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
    • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.Required
      Preferred

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