Defense Acquisition Management Professional, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Defense Acquisition Management Professional, Senior The Opportunity: Determine an appropriate acquisition approach for a Department of War program, or programs, based on Department of War Instruction ( DoWI ) 5000-series policy . Analyze, assess, and coordinate acquisition program documentation based on selected Adaptive Acquisition Framework ( AAF ) pathway, including an Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline, and Acquisition Decision Memorandums. Leverage expertise in acquisitions for integrated product teams regarding all statutory, regulatory, and policy analysis updates impacting acquisition documentation requirements. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including the Resource Sponsor, Requirements Officer, and Operational Test Authority to ensure successful program execution and obtain concurrence on an acquisition way ahead. Execute acquisition requirements, including the DoW 5000 series as demonstrated by expertise in contents and application of each in the acquisition lifecycle across all adaptive acquisition pathways. You Have: 5 years of experience with DoW acquisition in an acquisition program office, Program Executive Officer’s office, or DoW Acquisition command Experience supporting DoW AAF programs such as an ACAT Experience with DoD acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Program Baselines, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, or Milestone Decision Review briefs Experience with DoWI 5000 series and SECNAVINST 5000 policies and documents Experience using Micro sof t Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to be a self-starter, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision Secret clearance Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with a Navy acquisition program office or program management Experience with Urgent Capability, Middle Tier, or Sof tware Acquisition Pathways Experience with Risk Management Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System ( JCIDS ) Experience taking a program to a Milestone or Production decision Experience with Integrated Master Schedule and Micro sof t Project Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations ( FAR ) and DFARS Master’s degree preferred ; Doctorate degree a plus PMI-PMP 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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

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