Homeland Defense Professional

Job Number: R0240463

Homeland Defense Professional

The Opportunity:

As a Defense Mission Professional, you will apply extensive operational leadership and project management expertise to advance command mission priorities. In this role, you will help shape the evolution and growth of the Homeland Enterprise, supporting strategic integration, readiness, policy development, and operational synchronization across joint, interagency, and multinational partners.

You will guide cross-functional teams working on complex mission challenges, contribute to enterprise-level decision frameworks, and support the development of new operational concepts that strengthen Homeland Defense and Defense Support to civil authorities. This position is highly collaborative and requires translating evolving mission needs into actionable plans, recommendations, and project outcomes.

Your background in large-scale operations, resource management, readiness, and strategic planning will directly support command clients, helping deliver solutions that advance national security objectives.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 15+ years of experience in DoD operations, project management, logistics, readiness, program execution, or mission support roles
• Experience leading complex organizations, programs, or mission areas involving joint or interagency stakeholders
• Experience developing executive-level reports, operational summaries, or planning products
• Knowledge of planning, resource management, readiness reporting, or operational integration
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with various mission partners
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Strategy, Planning, or Operations field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting USNORTHCOM, Homeland Security, or joint operational missions
• Experience with enterprise on transformation, process improvement, or organizational design
• Experience developing or employing readiness reporting frameworks such as DRRS, DCAPES, or similar
• Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings in dynamic or crisis-driven environments
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Strategy, Planning, Operations, or a related field
• PMP or Formal 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 ; Secret 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.