Defense Acquisition Specialist, Lead

Defense Acquisition Specialist, Lead

The Opportunity :

As an Acquisition Management Professional, you know that both sides of the acquisition and contracts lifecycle are pivotal to your clients' missions. We're looking for someone like you to lead a team of experienced professionals and be a liaison to the government. Bring your passion to execute and improve the defense acquisition processes that are needed to defend our nation.

As a Defense Acquisition Specialist at Booz Allen, you'll work closely with our defense clients in support of the warfighter, aiding in the acquisition of all they need for optimal end strength and ensuring that their mission is our mission. This is an opportunity to impact our country's defense acquisition and contracts process.

On our team, you'll analyze, assess, and advise on defense acquisition program documentation, including acquisition strategy, category management, acquisition program baseline, and acquisition decision memorandums. You will apply advanced and extensive technical expertise using full industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You will work without considerable direction and mentor team members.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have :

• 10+ years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System as a project manager, action officer, or policy or program analyst
• 5+ years of experience in an acquisition program office, program executive office, or DoD acquisition office
• Experience drafting defense acquisition documents such as Milestone Decision Review briefs, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, Acquisition Strategies, and Acquisition Program Baselines
• Experience implementing acquisition processes in alignment with the DoDI 5000.74, Acquisition of Services, including Services Requirements Review Boards and Independent Management Reviews
• Knowledge of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, ACAT, BCAT, SCAT thresholds, and alternative acquisition processes, and defense acquisition policies, including DoD Issuance 5000 series
• Knowledge of program management, including DoD scheduling and risk management practices
• Ability to logically adjudicate competing interests and inputs and provide concise rationale and recommendations
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have :

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.

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 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.

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.