Airborne Platforms Solutions, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lexington, MA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Closes
Jul 20, 2026

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This role $162k
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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Airborne Platforms Solutions, Lead

As a Lead in Airborne Platforms Solutions at this innovative company, you will drive senior-level solution strategy and technical architecture for complex aircraft modernization projects. Your role involves shaping winning solutions by partnering with business development teams to define compelling capture strategies that align all elements including technical, staffing, compliance, and pricing. You’ll lead early shaping activities, develop discriminating features, and engage in key industry partnerships to expand the company’s footprint. Key responsibilities include overseeing proposal volumes, ensuring alignment with customer priorities through gate reviews, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience leading technical solution development for aircraft modernization efforts, knowledge of airworthiness standards, and expertise in Pro Pricer and cost-volume development. Experience in capture management, OEM program leadership, and multi-program execution is a plus.

What you'll do

  • Drive senior-level solution strategy for complex airborne modernization projects.
  • Lead early capture shaping activities to define technical approaches and risk assessments.
  • Develop compliant proposal volumes, including technical narratives and compliance matrices.
  • Partner with pricing teams to align technical solutions with cost models and BOEs.
  • Oversee mitigation of technical risks and ensure alignment with certification frameworks.
  • Mentor solution architects and engineering contributors across the pursuit lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years leading technical solution development for aircraft modernization efforts.
  • Experience in orchestrating solution volumes, compliance matrices, and risk registers.
  • Proficiency with Price-to-Win methodologies and Pro Pricer for cost-volume development.
  • Knowledge of airworthiness standards, flight test integration, and system verification approaches.
  • Expertise in avionics and mission system integration across platforms, including MIL-STD-1553 architectures.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
  • Experience engaging senior customers and stakeholders to translate needs into solution strategies.

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