As a senior program leader in our team, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of research and data science initiatives supporting Army customers, managing budgets, deliverables, subcontractors, and geographically distributed teams across multiple concurrent projects. Your responsibilities include providing strong operational leadership to ensure effective staffing, clear scope definition, and consistent delivery while serving as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams. You will guide a team of data architects, engineers, and scientists in delivering an efficient Analytical/AI Platform for critical research programs, driving performance, shaping strategy, and identifying innovative solutions. With over 12 years of experience in leading dispersed cross-functional teams and managing enterprise data platforms, you should be proficient in Agile methodologies, data quality standards, and governance best practices. Additionally, a Secret clearance is required, along with the ability to recruit high-performing teams and manage large programs interfacing with senior DoD clients.
Skills
Agile
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
GCP
Docker
CI/CD
Python
R
SQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Project
Terraform
Git
Jira
Confluence
Prometheus
Grafana
MLOps
What you'll do
Manage budgets and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.
Oversee subcontractors and geographically distributed teams in data initiatives.
Ensure effective staffing and clear scope definition for project execution.
Guide the Agile development of a project roadmap and establish milestones.
Implement metrics to track progress and ensure consistent delivery of projects.
Shape strategy, identify innovative solutions, and support program growth.
What we're looking for
12+ years of experience managing data platforms, engineering, and analytics programs.
Extensive leadership in building and sustaining partnerships with government organizations.
Proven track record leading dispersed cross-functional teams including subcontractors.
Expertise in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise data platforms.
Ability to manage large programs and interface with senior DoD clients effectively.
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,900–$266,000
range sits above
73%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,900–$211,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$148,500–$206,381
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 237 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
627 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 614 roles with salary data.
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