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As a project controls analyst, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, a project management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.

On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of designing, deploying and sustaining shipboard wireless networking systems. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review contracts, maintain project cost accounting, manage travel, develop deliverables, collaborate with subcontractors and codify and implement best practices, just to name a few. You’ll help with tactical planning using resources like MS Project, Excel and Planner while driving regular interactions with SMEs, schedulers, customers, project analysts and subcontractors.

The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy.

Work with us and help make sure our project team effectively and efficiently solves complex design, integration and sustainment problems for connectivity afloat.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

2+ years of experience assisting with project planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout activities

Experience collecting and analyzing project performance and financial data and preparing reports

Experience with stakeholder management and communications

Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Ability to identify risks and implement strategies for mitigation

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Nice If You Have:

Experience building and maintaining an integrated master schedule using MS Project

Experience leveraging AI tools to achieve project efficiencies

Knowledge of Navy shipbuilding design drawings and practices

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines

Ability to design and implement tools via Microsoft’s Power Platform suite of tools

Possession of excellent written and verbal communication 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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.

Project Controls Analyst

The Opportunity:

As a project controls analyst, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, a project management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.

On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of designing, deploying and sustaining shipboard wireless networking systems. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review contracts, maintain project cost accounting, manage travel, develop deliverables, collaborate with subcontractors and codify and implement best practices, just to name a few. You’ll help with tactical planning using resources like MS Project, Excel and Planner while driving regular interactions with SMEs, schedulers, customers, project analysts and subcontractors.

The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy.

Work with us and help make sure our project team effectively and efficiently solves complex design, integration and sustainment problems for connectivity afloat.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience assisting with project planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout activities

• Experience collecting and analyzing project performance and financial data and preparing reports

• Experience with stakeholder management and communications

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

• Ability to identify risks and implement strategies for mitigation

• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Navy customers

• Experience building and maintaining an integrated master schedule using MS Project

• Experience leveraging AI tools to achieve project efficiencies

• Knowledge of Navy shipbuilding design drawings and practices

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines

• Ability to design and implement tools via Microsoft’s Power Platform suite of tools

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication 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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.