Technology Acquisition Specialist and Systems Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in modernizing Satellite Communication (SATCOM)systems? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability totransition emerging technologies into acquisition programs makes you an integral part of delivering enhanced solutions to the warfighter.
As a Technology Acquisition Specialist on our team, you’ll work with DoW acquisition program managers and industry partners developing cutting edge technology to bring innovative technical solutions to existing DoW programs. You’ll also participate in the development of new technologies by supporting government oversight of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). You'll use your technical acumen to understand existing program needs and how emerging technologies can meet those needs. You'll use written and verbal communication to convey those solutions and implementation strategies to stakeholders.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 2+ years of experiencesupporting or owning project management for U.S. military acquisitions, within organizations such as the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Navy
- Knowledge ofU.S. military acquisition processes, project management, and contract management for system acquisition
- Ability tomanage multiple small projects, including interfacing with the performing company’s management personnel, managing contracts, schedules, and progress reports, and continuously performing analysis to predict the likelihood of success within schedule and budget
- Ability tocomprehend SATCOM technical requirements and their impact on the warfighter’s mission
- Ability tocommunicate to stakeholders how SATCOM technical solutions meet warfighter needs
- Ability tocommunicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
- Ability tocommunicate effectively with senior military and civilian personnel within a DoW environment
- Ability totravel up to 10% of the time
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degreeand 5+ years of experiencewith DoW acquisitions or technology startups, or Master’s degreeand 3+ years of experiencewith DoW acquisitions or technology startups
Nice If You Have:
- Experiencein the management of science and technology (S&T)projects such as SBIR grants, federally-funded laboratory or academic research, venture capital funded technology or product development, or similarresearch and development (R&D)activities
- Knowledge ofDoW budgetplanning and financial management processes
- Knowledge ofmilitary and commercial satellite-based communications systems, missions, and operations
- Knowledge ofsatellite navigation systems such as GPS, Galileo, or BeiDou
- Possession ofexcellent verbal and written communication skills
- TS/SCI clearance
- PMP, INCOSE ASEP or CSEP, DoW Program Management Level-Practitioner or Advanced, or DoW Engineering and Technical Management Level-Practitioner Certifications
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
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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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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
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Work Model
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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.
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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.