Mission Defense SME

Location: Valparaiso

Mission Defense SME

The Opportunity:

Ensure operational war fighting needs for long-range precision fires are fully represented by providing subject matter expertise in employment concepts, capability development, and system-of-systems integration, supported by deep expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes. Lead the integration of long-range fires into multi-domain chain constructs, operational plans, and future force design, while synchronizing delivery of long-range strike capabilities across platforms, sensors, command and control (C2), and targeting processes in coordination with mission partners.

Utilize experience across the full acquisition lifecycle, from requirements development through contract award and execution, while shaping, qualifying, and capturing new business opportunities within DoD and federal agencies. Serve as a program office subject matter expert for weapons integration across Air Force platforms, delivering technical and operational analysis while reviewing and aligning weapons integration roadmaps, sustainment challenges, and mission planning system development.

Conduct system-of-systems assessments to evaluate long-range strike employment concepts, supporting modeling, simulation, and operational analysis events to assess performance in future combat scenarios. Provide senior leader recommendations on investment priorities, risk mitigation, and capability development to enhance long-range strike effectiveness. Leverage operational and technical experience across the full chain such as find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess, including integration of architectures aligned with joint concepts.

You Have:

* 10+ years of experience in full lifecycle Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes

* Experience aligning aviation capabilities with advanced weapons systems, electronic warfare, or integrated mission systems

* Experience in USAF operational planning, targeting, or weapons employment

* Experience identifying and qualifying pipeline opportunities aligned to corporate growth objectives and supporting capture efforts for competitive federal procurements

* Knowledge of tactical datalinks, including Link 16 and Common Data Link (CDL)

* Knowledge of standoff munitions employment, integration, or program management

* Ability to translate operational needs into formal requirements and coordinate across multiple organizations

* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

* TS/SCI clearance

* Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

* Experience at the MAJCOM or Air Staff level

* Experience in advanced weapons integration, program management, acquisition, or system-of-systems planning

* Experience with CAF platforms that employ related standoff weapons

* Possession of excellent communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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.

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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…