Special Operations Acquisition 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 Special Operations Acquisition Lead at Booz Allen, you'll work closely with our customers 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:

• 5+ years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, Service-specific acquisition systems and processes, and Joint acquisitions systems and processes

• 5+ years of experience with technical proposal analysis and managing a broad client base

• 2+ years of experience with intelligence or special operations support elements

• 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

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management or Business Administration and 1+ years of experience in Engineering and Technical Support, Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Test and Evaluation Support, Training and Technical Documentation, Logistics and Facility Management, Satellite Communications Operations Support, or Configuration Change Management Support, or 7+ years of experience in Engineering and Technical Support, Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Test and Evaluation Support, Training and Technical Documentation, Logistics and Facility Management, Satellite Communications Operations Support, or Configuration Change Management Support in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience drafting defense acquisition documents such as Milestone Decision Review briefs, Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADMs), Acquisition Strategies, and Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs)

• Knowledge of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), ACAT, BCAT, SCAT thresholds, alternative acquisition processes, and defense acquisition policies, including DoD Issuance (DoDI) 5000 series

• Master's degree

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certificationand Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Program Management Certification

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.

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.

• 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-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.