Defense Program Director

Defense Program Director

Key Role:

Provide overall leadership and support for all contractor personnel assigned to the large contracts and programs, including assigning tasks to personnel, supervising ongoing technical efforts, and managing overall performance. Assume responsibility for managing large contracts, providing leadership for business development activities, and developing future leaders. Develop long term opportunity pipeline and lead large capture efforts. Maintain responsibility for the quality and efficiency of programs, including technical issues, delivery, and businesses processes. Perform proactively in alerting clients of potential contractual, programmatic, or resource limitation issues. This position will require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Basic Qualifications:

15+ years of experience with leading large teams and programs, developing strategies, and growing business

Experience with mentoring, developing, and managing highly productive leaders that can win new business, develop solutions, and lead large-scale, complex captures and proposals

Experience leading large contract capture and proposal efforts

Experience in a DoD environment

Ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed environment and apply a track record as a business leader and innovator

Ability to align solutions with business needs and create innovative approaches to address client requirements

Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

Experience in DoD or U.S. Government environment preferred

Experience with leading large-scale, transformation or modernization programs for the DoD

Possession of excellent management and analytical skills

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Top Secret clearance preferred

Master’s degree

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.

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Compensation

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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 $153,400.00 to $285,000.00 (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.

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.

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