Defense Mission Technology Senior Manager

Defense Mission Technology Senior Manager

The Opportunity:

As a Defense Mission Technology Senior Manager at Booz Allen, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Department of Defense and Intelligence Community executives, helping shape enterprise technology modernization, acquisition strategies, and mission transformation initiatives that directly impact national security. In this role, you'll leverage deep defense operational knowledge, federal acquisition expertise, and strategic planning experience to solve the government's most complex challenges. You'll work alongside technical architects, data scientists, cyber experts, cloud engineers, and digital transformation leaders to align mission priorities with innovative technology solutions. This position requires an executive-level leader capable of translating operational requirements into executable strategies while strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities that expand Booz Allen's impact across the defense enterprise.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead executive-level strategic planning sessions that align mission priorities with technology investment roadmaps for multiple enterprise initiatives.

• Develop enterprise modernization strategies spanning cloud adoption, Zero Trust, AI, data modernization, enterprise architecture, and mission systems integration.

• Advise leadership on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes to maximize technology investments and optimize resource allocation.

• Shape acquisition strategies supporting multi-billion-dollar technology portfolios, including contract planning, procurement strategy, and execution oversight.

• Translate complex operational challenges into actionable business, acquisition, and technology recommendations.

• Support executive decision-making through strategic analysis, executive briefings, white papers, and implementation roadmaps.

• Partner with technical delivery teams to ensure strategic initiatives are executable and aligned with mission outcomes.

• Build trusted relationships across Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Service Headquarters, OSD, and Defense Agencies.

• Identify emerging technology opportunities including AI, cyber, cloud, automation, digital engineering, and advanced analytics that improve operational effectiveness.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among government stakeholders, industry partners, and Booz Allen technical teams.

• Drive business growth by identifying new mission opportunities, shaping proposals, supporting capture efforts, and contributing to strategic pursuits.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 20+ years of experience with Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government leadership

• 20+ years of experience advising executive leadership such as General Officers, Flag Officers, or SES

• 15+ years of experience leading IT enterprise modernization initiatives from cradle to grave

• 15+ years of experience with PPBE, strategic planning, resource management, and capital investment planning

• 5+ years of experience supporting large-scale acquisition or contract portfolios exceeding $1 billion

• Experience developing executive strategies, implementation roadmaps, and organizational transformation initiatives

• Experience leading cross-functional teams across operations, acquisition, finance, and technology

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Joint Staff, USSOCOM, Combatant Commands, OSD, or Defense Agencies

• Experience with cloud modernization, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, AI, digital transformation, or enterprise architecture

• Experience shaping federal technology acquisitions and modernization strategies

• Experience with executive portfolio governance

• Experience supporting large technology investment portfolios exceeding $2 billion

• Knowledge of DoD 5000 Series acquisition policies

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.

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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.