Defense Mission Professional

Defense Mission Professional

The Opportunity: 

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. 

You will conduct in-depth accounting and analysis of cyber and cryptographic items. You will use this data to determine potential future requirements and deployment schedules. Track and guide cryptographic requirements through requirements and certification processes. Work with the client to track and ensure software and hardware upgrades and equipment turn-ins as required. Produce, support, and update various local and online products for tracking and compliance reporting. You'll provide field support for Algorithm and Cryptographic Transition and Cryptographic Modernization issues as needed.

As a defense mission professional, you'll bring your knowledge and skills to bear on the most pressing technical capability requirements for the client across air, ground, space and weapons systems platforms, collaborating with communications experts to deliver secure and resilient communications for the warfighter.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

• 2+ years of experience as military staff, including coordinating taskers, conducting document reviews, and preparing program updates and briefings, bullet backgrounds, and point papers  

• Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and keying material processes

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Experience with equipment custodian roles and responsibilities

• Knowledge of strategic DoD and Air Force security policies related to cryptographic and keying material, classification guides, cryptographic algorithms, equipment and keying material

• Top Secret clearance

• Associate's degree  

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with controlling authority roles and responsibilities

• Experience with data analytic tools

• Knowledge of the operations and sustainment of tactical data link systems

• Ability to develop working hypothesis and theory to address current and future system requirements

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree  

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.