Global Defense Program Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Shape, capture, manage, and oversee delivery of services and solutions for the Marine Corps .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing complex strategies and plans within the Marine Corps, with a strong focus on leadership, team formation, and program management. Capable of influencing strategic direction and improving operational readiness through analytics and digital solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Of Experience With The Marine CorpsLeadership Experience Forming And Developing TeamsKnowledge Of Marine Corps Force Design And Combat DevelopmentAbility To Communicate Effectively With Senior Government OfficialsSecret Clearance Required

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementStrategy DevelopmentProcess ImprovementAnalytics ImplementationProject ExecutionForce Generation KnowledgeCombat Development KnowledgeMission IntegrationPerformance OversightOutcome Achievement

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsAdaptabilityPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree PreferredTS/SCI Clearance Preferred

Industry Keywords

Marine CorpsForce Employment ProcessesSenior Non-Commissioned OfficerCommissioned OfficerDoD Government Official

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape, capture, manage, and oversee delivery of services and solutions for the Marine Corps
Apply understanding of the Marine Corps’ strategic direction to contribute to business strategies and plans
Form and lead high-performing teams with broad capabilities
Oversee program or project performance
Implement continuous process improvement initiatives
Advise on analytics and digital solutions to improve Marine Corps readiness and force generation
Engage with senior government and industry leaders to influence program or project direction
Develop and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes
Integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities
Design and manage execution of program or project plans and controls
Achieve end-state vision, goals, and objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience with the Marine Corps
Experience developing and executing complex strategies and plans to achieve a desired outcome or vision
Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes
Leadership experience forming, developing, and employing teams with varied backgrounds and capabilities
Ability to lead teams of varying size and multiple concurrent programs or projects of varying complexities
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-tempo, dynamic environment and adjust rapidly to changing direction or requirements
Ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities and competing requirements while meeting objectives
Ability to communicate effectively with senior government officials and deliver persuasive positions to executive and senior-level audiences
Ability to shape and influence the strategic direction of programs and initiatives
Secret clearance required
Bachelor's degree
TS/SCI clearance, preferred
Master's degree, preferred
Experience as a Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, or senior-level DoD government official supporting Headquarters Marine Corps or Marine Corps operationally focused commands, preferred
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Must be available for identity verification; expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments
AI assistance during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud protection during hiring process