Mission Support Specialist

Arlington, VA
Full-time
$55,200.00 to $126,000.00
Posted Nov 9, 2026

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Six Sigma

Job description

Mission Support Specialist The Opportunity:

The Mission Support Specialist provides analytical, advisory, and operational support for initiatives designed to enhance mission effectiveness, operational performance, workforce capabilities and resource utilization for a Navy client. The role assesses mission requirements, identifies performance gaps, streamlines business processes, and recommends solutions that strengthen workforce capabilities, resource utilization, and operational outcomes. This role works collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate existing practices, identify opportunities that improve efficiency, effectiveness and accountability. The Mission Support Specialist helps translate organizational priorities and mission requirements into actionable plans and measurable objectives. You will align roles, processes, and resources, improve accountability and coordination, and help implement sustainable operational improvements that meet program objectives and quality standards.

At Booz Allen, we are committed to continuous growth and development, providing you with the resources and development opportunities that support your growth. This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while building expertise in program and project management.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

•3 years of experience supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) program office

•Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

•Experience with organizational design such as Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed (RACI) development, aligning roles to strategic objectives, and facilitating decision making clarity across teams

•Ability to assist with the development of roles and responsibilities guides, stakeholder engagement plans, and process reengineering to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

•Ability to conduct process assessments, workflow analyses and operational reviews to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations to standardize and improve business processes

•Ability to facilitate collaboration across stakeholders and mission partners

•Ability to conduct change impact assessment and develop communication and training plans

•Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

•Secret clearance

•Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

•5 years of experience supporting Navy or NAVSEA

•Experience with Adobe and Visio

•Experience with Prosci ADKAR Model, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, or Lean Six Sigma

•Experience with Risk Management

•Ability to pay strict attention to detail

•Possession of excellent analytical skills

•Possession of excellent interpersonal, planning, and written and verbal communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.