Senior Manager, Defense Mission Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Shape, capture, manage, and oversee delivery of services and solutions addressing Marine Corps challenges .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeStafford • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $142,900 - $266,000 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, particularly in support of the Marine Corps. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence strategic direction while managing multiple concurrent programs in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience Developing Strategies10+ Years Direct Support to Marine CorpsLeadership in Team DevelopmentSecret Clearance RequiredBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Complex Strategy DevelopmentProgram ManagementProcess ImprovementAnalytical Capability IntegrationProject Planning and ExecutionForce Design KnowledgeCombat Development KnowledgeForce Generation KnowledgeForce Employment Processes KnowledgeSenior-Level Communication

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsAdaptability in Dynamic EnvironmentsPersuasive Position Delivery

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance (Nice to Have)

Industry Keywords

Marine Corps ChallengesBusiness StrategiesHigh-Performing TeamsProgram PerformanceDigital SolutionsSenior Government EngagementMission IntegrationAnalytical SolutionsTechnical CapabilitiesEligibility for Classified Information

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape, capture, manage, and oversee delivery of services and solutions addressing Marine Corps challenges
Apply insights into the Marine Corps' strategic direction to contribute to business strategies and plans
Form and lead high-performing teams with varied capabilities
Oversee program or project performance
Implement continuous process improvement initiatives
Work with analytics and digital solutions thought leaders to improve Marine Corps readiness and force generation
Engage strategically 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 developing and executing complex strategies and plans
10+ years of experience in direct support to the Marine Corps
Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes
Leadership in forming, developing, and employing teams with varied experiences 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 balance competing priorities
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
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice to have: leadership experience as a commissioned officer, senior non-commissioned officer, or senior-level DoD government official such as O4-O6, E8-E9, or GS 13-15
Nice to have: TS/SCI clearance
Nice to have: Master's degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values