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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 an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a defense mission professional, you’ll bring your DOTMLPF-P expertise to work on projects for DoW. You’ll research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support exercises and experiments. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes as part of service missions. You’ll guide the work we do for DoW and the solutions we deliver for military missions and national defense strategy.

Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for DoW.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience operating within a Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) to direct aircraft and air-defense assets, integrate intelligence for targeting, prosecute deep air support missions, and identify and classify aircraft

Experience with emerging aviation capabilities such as aviation C2, MAGTF aviation integration, Link‑16, MUM‑T, and kill webs

Experience evaluating Marine aviation command and control personnel in the employment of the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) for aviation operations in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force

Experience analyzing and implementing fire control procedures to provide accurate deployment of missiles and fire support systems

Experience with Operational aviation

Experience with MAWTS‑1, ACEs, MALS, MAGs, or fleet aviation units

Knowledge of current Marine Corps aviation concepts, TTPs, modernization efforts and kill web architecture

Ability to apply fixed‑wing sensor management, radar integration, and weapons‑employment principles to generate accurate 3D battlespace awareness and support coordinated air‑and‑surface track operations

TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have:

12+ years of experience planning, organizing, and directing tactical air operations, managed radar networks, and integrated surface and airborne fires within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) or joint force

5+ years of experience in working with senior executive‑level officials

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

Possession of excellent research, analytic, and writing skills

Graduate of the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS‑1) Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, the 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.

Air Defense Control SME 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 an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a defense mission professional, you’ll bring your DOTMLPF‑P expertise to work on projects for DoW. You’ll research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support exercises and experiments. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes as part of service missions. You’ll guide the work we do for DoW and the solutions we deliver for military missions and national defense strategy.

Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for DoW.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience operating within a Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) to direct aircraft and air‑defense assets, integrate intelligence for targeting, prosecute deep air support missions, and identify and classify aircraft

• Experience with emerging aviation capabilities such as aviation C2, MAGTF aviation integration, Link‑16, MUM‑T, and kill webs

• Experience evaluating Marine aviation command and control personnel in the employment of the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) for aviation operations in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force

• Experience analyzing and implementing fire control procedures to provide accurate deployment of missiles and fire support systems

• Experience with Operational aviation

• Experience with MAWTS‑1, ACEs, MALS, MAGs, or fleet aviation units

• Knowledge of current Marine Corps aviation concepts, TTPs, modernization efforts and kill web architecture

• Ability to apply fixed‑wing sensor management, radar integration, and weapons‑employment principles to generate accurate 3D battlespace awareness and support coordinated air‑and‑surface track operations

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 12+ years of experience planning, organizing, and directing tactical air operations, managed radar networks, and integrated surface and airborne fires within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) or joint force

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

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

• Possession of excellent research, analytic, and writing skills

• Graduate of the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS‑1) Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, the 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.