Combat Systems Element Integration SME

The Opportunity: 

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to drive solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. 

As a Navy Combat Systems Element Integration SME, you’ll bring your technical and operational Navy expertise as you lead a team on projects for our Navy clients. You’ll act as Chief Engineer, providing technical guidance to the Government team to support the development, testing, certification, and integration of advanced Navy combat systems. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex interconnected software command and control (C2) systems. You’ll provide inputs and technical support on behalf of the Navy program office throughout all phases of the combat systems development lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, performance analysis, testing, systems of systems integration, sustainment, and logistics. You’ll work in a team environment with senior staff supporting combat systems development, acquisition, sustainment, logistics, and readiness assessments.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:  

• 10+ years of experience working with U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps combat systems as a civilian, military personnel, or contractor  

• Experience with Navy or USMC platforms, combat and networked systems, surface and air-launched weapons, C4I, Sensors, and EW systems

• Experience with Joint Fires and Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)

• Experience as a key member on a multi-disciplinary team responsible for developing system requirements, engineering documents, and test plans, analyzing test and evaluation results, producing performance assessments, and verifying system, subsystem, and element suitability and interoperability

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have:  

• 15+ years of experience in Combat Systems Integration and software development or engineering

• Experience supporting Navy or USMC system or element certification, including developing test plans and reviewing objective quality evidence

• Experience with Navy Interface systems such as Cooperative Engagement Capability or Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)

• Experience with software engineering, including design, development, test, integration, or production of advanced software systems

• Experience with NAVSEA programs

• Experience with TS/SCI and SAP programs

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and logistics policies and procedures

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

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 $110,100.00 to $250,000.00 (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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.