Program Manager

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Program Manager The Opportunity: An effective program requires a manager who can guide it through the complexities of its lifecycle—someone who anticipates challenges, mitigates risks, and leads teams with clarity and focus. We are seeking a Program Manager to drive mission?planning modernization across Air Force, Joint, and Coalition environments. This role calls for a leader who understands the mission?planning ecosystem, the shift from legacy workstation?based systems to cloud?native microservices, and the integration of planning tools with C2, intelligence, and threat?driven data sources. You will work directly with customers and a multi?functional team to develop engineering and integration processes, refine existing systems, and lead projects from concept design through development, testing, and deployment. Responsibilities include risk identification and mitigation, quantitative program analysis, budget oversight, schedule development and tracking, scope management, and clear communication with stakeholders. You will coordinate with operational and technical partners across Air Force, Joint, and Coalition communities to ensure alignment with mission priorities, and you will prepare and deliver senior?level briefings, dashboards, and decision materials. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 12 years of experience managing large-scale Department of War efforts valued at over $200M Experience with Combat Air Forces or Mobility Air Forces operations Experience with US Air Force mission planning systems requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and operational fielding Knowledge of DoW project or program management practices Ability to engage with clients to collect, understand, and define their IT requirements, analyze and translate those requirements into project plans and milestones, and create realistic resource-loaded schedules to manage and report progress Top Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in a STEM field PMI, PgMP, or PMP Certification Nice If You Have: 8 years of experience managing a dispersed workforce and various functions in support of large-scale DoW efforts Experience supporting AFLCMC, PEO C3BM, or C3M programs Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and Lean?Agile portfolio practices TS/SCI clearance Master’s degree in STEM or Management ITIL 4 Foundation and Managing Professional Framework Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

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