Defense Mission Expert, Lead

About the role

The Defense Mission Expert, Lead role requires an individual with extensive experience in defense missions, specifically with USSF or USAF acquisition processes. This position involves providing acquisition expertise, collaborating with financial management, and developing and implementing acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition expertise to the United States Space Force.
• Collaborate with Financial Management of the Systems Command to plan for out-year funding from Congressional appropriations to achieve mission readiness.
• Write budgetary artifact documents for the PPBE process to submit to leadership for Congressional budget request via National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Defense Budget appropriations.
• Support Government Budget Analyst (BA) with the Presidents’ Budget, Budget Estimate Submission, and Spend Plan management including coordinating monthly spend plan meetings and drafting initial spend plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
• Develop and document acquisition strategies for USSF, including Acquisition Strategy Documents (ASD), Market Research, Justification and Approval (J&A), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefings and other strategic documentation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve USSF acquisition processes.
• Develop and maintain acquisition templates and training materials.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with USSF or USAF acquisition processes.
• Experience executing DoD 5000.02 and DoD 5000.74 processes.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience communicating with contractors on behalf of the Government and working in the client environment.
• Knowledge of enterprise issues and FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS regulations.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to clearly brief any level of leadership and provide constructive and actionable feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Experience with Space Systems Center (SSC) acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting USAF, USSF, and SSC budget planning and execution processes.
• Experience with DoD project management, acquisition, and sustainment.
• Experience with sustainment acquisition activities.
• Knowledge of Launch Test Range Systems (LTRS).
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of excellent client relationship skills.

Benefits

Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 5+ years of experience with USSF or USAF acquisition processes.Experience executing DoD 5000.02 and DoD 5000.74 processes.Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.Experience communicating with contractors on behalf of the Government and working in the client environment.Knowledge of enterprise issues and FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS regulations.Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.Ability to clearly brief any level of leadership and provide constructive and actionable feedback.Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with Space Systems Center (SSC) acquisition processes.Experience supporting USAF, USSF, and SSC budget planning and execution processes.Experience with DoD project management, acquisition, and sustainment.Experience with sustainment acquisition activities.Knowledge of Launch Test Range Systems (LTRS)Ability to pay strict attention to detailPossession of excellent verbal and written communication skillsPossession of excellent client relationship skills

Pay

$112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD)

Schedule

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.

Identity Statement

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

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

• 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.
• 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.