Defense Technology Professional

Defense Technology Professional

The Opportunity:
As a Defense Technology Professional, you will help shape how our organization understands and responds to emerging technologies transforming the character of war. You will help inform our strategy by conducting rigorous open-source and market research to identify trends across national security, the defense industrial base, and commercial technology markets.

You will help design and pilot agentic workflows that streamline the organization’s own innovation processes, and help define the strategy for adopting them. You will combine technical expertise and analytical judgment to assist in evaluating complex systems, policies, and processes. Your work will translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both executive and non-technical audiences.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience conducting technology research, landscape assessments, or process analysis
• Experience building, prototyping, or validating AI-enabled workflows
• Ability to translate technical and market findings into strategic recommendations that align with company and client’s objectives 
• Ability to ramp up quickly on a range of topics, including defense acquisition, emerging technologies, the defense industrial base, and commercial technology markets
• Ability to be a self-starter, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, work independently and as part of a team, and effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience designing multi-agent systems or orchestrating agentic AI at scale
• Experience developing technical documentation, training materials, and briefings for executive and non-technical audiences
• Possession of excellent critical thinking skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.