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Fixed Wing Aviation SME

The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and askquestions others don't. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of ourclients' most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.As a defense mission expert, you'll bring your DOTMLPF expertise to work alongside thought leadersin analytics on projects for DoW. You'll use your skills and expertise to research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support exercises and experiments.

Work with us to identify, analyze, and evaluate systems and policies as part of service missions. Further yourcareer while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with Naval Aviation Subject Matter Expertise as a F-35 pilot, F-18 Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), F-35 Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP), or F-18 Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP)

• Experience accurately executing USMC Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures as well as radio and data link communications to support integrated operations within a joint force environment

• Experience advising military leadership on integrating strike fighter assets into Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) or larger joint-force operations

• Knowledge of 4th and 5th generation high-performance fighter aircraft and of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments

• Knowledge of modern sensors, weapons, and multi domain threat environments

• Ability to support events relating to aircraft operations and apply subject matter expertise

• Ability to interface with other key stakeholders on issues related to allies and partners, international engagements, and strategic development

• Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively across the civilian and military spectrum from the Action Officer to the General Officer and Flag Officer

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working with senior executive-level officials

• 2+ years of experience in a joint or Service Headquarters organization

• Experience with conducting strategic-level planning and wargaming for the U.S. Marine Corps

• Possession of excellent research, analytic, and writing skills

• Master's degree

• Graduate of the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program (TOPGUN), or USAF Weapons School

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. 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.