631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States · Camp Pendleton, CA

Defense Program Leader, Senior Manager at 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States — Camp Pendleton, CA

Full-timeCamp Pendleton, CA$142,900–$266,000/yearPosted 2026-07-20Apply on Workday

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Defense Program Leader, Senior ManagerThe Opportunity:

Leverage your knowledge of the Marine Corps mission and organization to shape, capture, manage, and oversee the delivery of services and solutions to help solve the Marine Corps’ most complex and pressing challenges. Apply your insights and understanding of the Marine Corps’ strategic direction to contribute to business strategies and plans. Form and lead high performing teams of varied capabilities, oversee program or project performance, and implement continuous process improvement initiatives to deliver with excellence. Work alongside thought leaders in consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to improve Marine Corps readiness and force generation. Engage strategically with senior government and industry leaders to influence program or project directions and develop and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities and apply innovation to design and manage the execution of program or project plans and controls to achieve end-state vision, goals, and objectives.

You Have:

  • 15+ years of experience developing and executing complex strategies and plans to achieve a desired outcome or vision
  • 8+ years of experience in direct support to the Marine Corps
  • Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership in forming, developing, and employing teams with varied experiences and capabilities to achieve common goals and lead teams of varying size and multiple concurrent programs or projects of varying complexities and meet or exceed standards
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-tempo, dynamic environment, adjust rapidly to changing direction or requirements, and shape and influence the strategic direction of programs and initiatives
  • Ability to balance long- and short-term priorities and competing requirements while meeting objectives
  • Ability to interface and communicate effectively with senior government officials, develop persuasive and compelling positions, and deliver them in written or verbal formats to executive and senior-level audiences
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience in leadership positions as a Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, or senior-level DoD government official, including O4-O6, E8-E9, or GS 13-15, in support of Headquarters Marine Corps or Marine Corps operationally focused commands
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master's degree

Clearance:

Compensation

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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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.

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  • 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.

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