Senior Chief of Staff - DoD Contracts

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Senior Chief of Staff to lead a team of experts and act as advisor and liaison to a Department of Defense (DoD) senior-level client. The role supports the warfighter by helping deliver capability on time, and works with colleagues, government clients and cross-functional teams from DoD and other agencies to plan and execute large-scale space and ground system acquisition programs. It involves managing technical projects and reporting on performance, cost, schedule and risk.

Key responsibilities

• Manage technical projects and report on performance, cost, schedule and risk
• Integrate DoD strategic SATCOM systems across a large stakeholder community
• Develop strategies and plans to synchronize client business rhythms such as planning, scheduling and technical interchange meetings and program management reviews
• Orchestrate the development, coordination and closure of high-priority tasks and initiatives within established timelines and quality standards
• Build relationships with senior-level clients and stakeholders, aid decision-making and obtain consensus

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience with DoD acquisition program baseline management and business operations
• 8+ years of program management and leadership experience
• Experience prioritizing and coordinating high-priority, high-visibility tasks set by the program manager
• Experience advising senior-level clients on courses of action and preparing for program reviews and risk boards
• Ability to work with internal and external clients and cross-functional teams, and to travel up to 10% of the time
• Secret clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree and PMP certification are a plus

Required skills

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Program management and DoD acquisition baseline management

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance
• Projected annual salary range of $77,600 to $176,000 depending on experience, education and contract requirements