---
title: Program Project Management Specialist, Lead
description: Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring for the Program Project Management Specialist, Lead
  role in El Segundo, CA. See the full description and apply.
type: job
url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/program-project-management-specialist-lead-at-booz-allen-hamilton-01a128c1-1ae7-7efc-bec5-57c49a6fcdd9
date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z
og_description: Join Booz Allen Hamilton as Program Project Management Specialist, Lead in El
  Segundo, CA. Pays $99K–$225K per year.
og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/faamv1.png
breadcrumbs:
  - label: Home
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/
  - label: Search
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs
---

| | |
|---|---|
| **Company** | Booz Allen Hamilton |
| **Location** | El Segundo, CA (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $99K/yr - $225K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** Booz Allen Hamilton sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 10 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Booz Allen Hamilton.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $172,000 – $228,000 a year (median $194,000).

## Description

Program and Project Management Specialist, Lead

**The Opportunity:**

As a program and project management specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need a seasoned program and project management specialist like you who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.

As a leader on our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of SATCOM for the U.S. Space Force. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review contracts and program cost accounting. You’ll help with strategic and tactical planning and have regular interactions with SMEs, schedulers, customers, project analysts, and other support staff.

The real impact of program and project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy.

Work with us and guide the U.S. Space Force to accomplish its SATCOM program goals within budget as we improve strategic communications.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

**You Have:**

- 10+ years of experience with project management and leadership, including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunity management
- 7+ years of experience with DoD acquisition planning, contract management, and business operations
- 7+ years of experience implementing Agile frameworks and methodologies
- 5+ years of experience with Agile program increment planning, sprint planning, and sprint reviews, including using Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Experience with DoD space vehicles, ground systems, and satellite design, development, and testing
- Experience with configuration management and engineering change proposals
- Ability to work with internal and external clients within cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplined team consisting of engineering and program management specialists
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree

**Nice If You Have:**

- Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Experience with Award Fee or Incentive Fee oversight and performance evaluations
- Experience working with new technology programs for embedded systems
- Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master's degree
- EVMS Certification

**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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.
## Skills

- DoD Acquisition
- Atlassian Confluence
- Project Management
- Electrical Grounding
- Investigation
- Program Management
- Performance Management
- Sprint Planning
- Planning
- Agile Methodology
- Secret Security Clearance
- Operations
- Earned Value Management System (Evms)
- Interpersonal Skills
- JIRA
- Earned Value Management
- Configuration Management
- Contract Management
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering Change Management
- Leadership
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance)
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance

## Related

- [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Program Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management/program-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Explore this job market

- [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs
- [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs
- [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2647 jobs

## Related pages

- [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs
- [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs
- [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2647 jobs

## Browse

- [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)