Acquisitions Mission Defense SME

About the Role

Ensure operational warfighting needs for long-range precision fires are fully represented by providing subject matter expertise in employment concepts, capability development, and system-of-systems integration, supported by deep expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes.

Lead the integration of long-range fires into multi-domain chain constructs, operational plans, and future force design, while synchronizing delivery of long-range strike capabilities across platforms, sensors, command and control (C2), and targeting processes in coordination with mission partners.

Utilize experience across the full acquisition lifecycle, from requirements development through contract award and execution, while shaping, qualifying, and capturing new business opportunities within DoD and federal agencies.

Serve as a program office subject matter expert for weapons integration across Air Force platforms, delivering technical and operational analysis while reviewing and aligning weapons integration roadmaps, sustainment challenges, and mission planning system development.

Conduct system-of-systems assessments to evaluate long-range strike employment concepts, supporting modeling, simulation, and operational analysis events to assess performance in future combat scenarios.

Provide senior leader recommendations on investment priorities, risk mitigation, and capability development to enhance long-range strike effectiveness.

Leverage operational and technical experience across the full chain such as find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess, including integration of architectures aligned with joint concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of long-range fires into multi-domain operational plans and future force design.
• Synchronize delivery of long-range strike capabilities across platforms, sensors, C2, and targeting processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in DoD acquisition processes and full lifecycle management.
• Deliver technical and operational analysis for weapons integration on Air Force platforms.
• Review and align weapons integration roadmaps, sustainment challenges, and mission planning system development.
• Conduct system-of-systems assessments and support modeling, simulation, and operational analysis.
• Provide recommendations to senior leaders on investment priorities and risk mitigation.
• Translate operational needs into formal requirements and coordinate across multiple organizations.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in full lifecycle Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes.
• Experience aligning aviation capabilities with advanced weapons systems, electronic warfare, or integrated mission systems.
• Experience in USAF operational planning, targeting, or weapons employment.
• Knowledge of tactical datalinks, including Link 16 and Common Data Link (CDL).
• Knowledge of standoff munitions employment, integration, or program management.
• Ability to translate operational needs into formal requirements and coordinate across multiple organizations.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at the MAJCOM or Air Staff level.
• Experience in advanced weapons integration, program management, acquisition, or system-of-systems planning.
• Experience with CAF platforms that employ related standoff weapons.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Benefits

Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

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.

Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values.

Pay

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, 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).

Schedule

This position may be remote, hybrid, or onsite:

• Remote: Generally virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as required by the role.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.