Program and Project Management Specialist

Program and Project Management Specialist

The Opportunity:  

As a project and program management specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, a project and program management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. 

On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of Digital Battlespace Platform's strategy. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review contracts and project cost accounting. You’ll help with tactical planning using resources like MS Project and have regular interactions with subject matter experts, schedulers, and customers. You'll maintain responsibility for planning and managing programs in conjunction with Booz Allen team members and the client to execute the development of a complex program from design phase through implementation. You'll interpret identified configuration management and documentation requirements and convert to program deliverables. You'll ensure effective communication between technical and non–technical functions within the program. You'll coordinate and document project schedules, monitor budget, and assign tasks in accordance with client requirements and keep the client informed of key issues and changes which may impact expected project results.

The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy. 

Work with us and help make sure our defense clients accomplish its goals as we improve warfighter missions.  

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 8+ years of experience in program planning and implementation, contract interpretation, business administration, or supporting budget development and administration of government projects

• Experience developing project scope documents, project timetables, test plans, and documents that would be provided to Project Managers

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Project, Outlook, and Word and developing and modifying program Excel spreadsheets

• Ability to provide out briefs on tasks and projects to keep clients informed of key issues and changes that may impact expected project results

• Ability to deliver comprehensive programmatic support by providing oversight on project schedules, coordinating client meetings, research, and assigning and track tasks in accordance with requirements

• Ability to display flexibility, show initiative and innovation, and deal with ambiguous and fast paced situations

• Ability to assist with Configuration Management (CM) tasks and documentation reviews

• Ability to collect, edit, and format weekly highlights and milestones in a fast–paced, multi–layered program office

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Administration, or Management

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with the DoD

• Experience with performing or supporting project controls, planning, scheduling, cost estimation, or risk management

• CAPM, PMP, or other 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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.