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Strategic Communications Specialist

The Opportunity:

To perform effectively, organizations need help looking at their operation from the outside. Whether standing up a new organization, transforming an existing one, or transitioning an organization such as through a merger or split-up, our clients need a professional who will take the time to learn the complexities of their mission and provide them with tangible advice on business process improvements, mission success, and standard methodologies.

That's why we need a management professional like you who can analyze every aspect of your customer's operations and give them the roadmap to becoming the organization they envision. As a management analyst on our team, you'll develop an overall picture of your client's current structure, day-to-day operations, and outcomes in a manner that they may not have thought of before.

On our team, you'll use discussions and workshops with stakeholders and a wide array of engineering professionals to identify the elements that work best in their environment and areas for improvement. Once you have a thorough understanding of where and how the organization can improve, you'll work on a path forward with your clients. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

This is your chance to gain experience in engineering while learning new skills.

Work with us as we help our country's naval information warfare evolve.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with strategic communications or project management
• 3+ years of experience in engineering or science management, operations research analysis, or financial or cost analysis field
• Experience with Power Platform tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, or Power Automate, and Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Experience working with executive-level clients
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail, and be flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing client priorities
• Ability to author briefings and formulate responses to data calls
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in DoW, Navy, or Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) mission systems organizations
• Experience with process improvement or strategic planning
• Experience with DoW Acquisition
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, or Tableau
• Knowledge of DoW systems engineering
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Ability to collaborate across multiple client organizations and teams
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communications skills

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 $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.