Defense Acquisition Specialist Lead, Senior

Defense Acquisition Specialist Lead, Senior

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 provide acquisition expertise regarding all statutory, regulatory, and policy updates impacting each project’s success. From creating and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders to obtaining concurrence, you’ll lead meaningful acquisition support.    

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 or reviewing defense acquisition documents such as Milestone Decision Review briefs, Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADMs), Acquisition Strategies, and Acquisition Program Baseline (APBs) 

• Knowledge of defense acquisition policies, including DoD 5000 series acquisition policy issuances

• Knowledge of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), ACAT, BCAT, SCAT thresholds, and alternative acquisition processes

• 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

• Master’s degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience drafting or reviewing DoD issuances, such as DoD Directives, Instructions, and Manuals, or DoD memoranda

• Knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and associated documentation

• Knowledge of the defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

• Ability to self-start and multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision

• TS/SCI clearance

• Doctorate degree

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification 

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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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 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.

Salary : $84,600 - $193,000