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Project Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton

Washington, DCFull-time$78–176K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$78–176K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced project management specialist to support intellectual property, technology policy, and government affairs initiatives. The role involves working with stakeholders on contracts and project cost accounting, leading cross-functional efforts, and advising on program strategy. The successful candidate will help protect innovation, influence policy outcomes, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and advance strategic business objectives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Government Affairs, requiredPublic Policy, requiredProject Management, requiredIntellectual Property Policy, requiredRegulatory Affairs, requiredCongressional Relations, requiredFederal Agency Relations, requiredExecutive Branch Relations, requiredStrategic Planning, requiredProgram Outcomes Measurement, requiredStakeholder Management, requiredIntellectual Property Policy Knowledge, requiredTechnology Policy, requiredInnovation Ecosystems, requiredRegulatory Frameworks, requiredConsensus Building, requiredInfluencing Decisionmakers, requiredTechnology Company Support, nice to haveTrade Association Support, nice to haveInnovation Organization Support, nice to haveDigital Marketplace Policy, nice to haveConsumer Protection Policy, nice to haveCybersecurity Policy, nice to haveArtificial Intelligence Policy, nice to haveEmerging Technology Policy, nice to haveLatin America Experience, nice to haveDomestic and International IP Frameworks, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveExecutive-Level Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

10+ Years Experience, requiredBachelor's in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Law, or International Affairs, requiredMaster's in Law, Public Policy, or Business, nice to haveJ.D. In Law, Public Policy, or Business, nice to havePMP Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Project Management SpecialistThe Opportunity: As a 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 you, an experienced project management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.

On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of intellectual property (IP), technology policy, and government affairs initiatives. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review contracts and project cost accounting. You’ll help lead cross-functional efforts that support organizational objectives related to intellectual property, technology commercialization, policy development, and market expansion across domestic and international environments. You will have regular interactions with partner companies, technology SMEs, and customers. This role requires a strategic professional with demonstrated experience operating at the intersection of public policy, government affairs, technology innovation, and business strategy.

The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our 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.

This role directly supports the organization's ability to protect innovation, influence policy outcomes, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and advance strategic business objectives within the evolving intellectual property and technology policy landscape. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and program leader, helping drive growth, regulatory readiness, and long-term competitive advantage.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, project management, intellectual property policy, or regulatory affairs
  • Experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and Executive Branch organizations
  • Experience developing strategic plans and translating policy objectives into measurable program outcomes
  • Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Knowledge of intellectual property policy, technology policy, innovation ecosystems, and regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to build consensus and influence decisionmakers across government and industry sectors
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Law, or International Affairs

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience supporting technology companies, trade associations, or innovation-focused organizations
  • Experience with technology, digital marketplace, consumer protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or emerging technology policy
  • Experience working with Latin America
  • Knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property frameworks
  • Possession of exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills
  • Master's degree in law, public policy, or business preferred; J.D. degree in law, public policy, or business a plus
  • Project management professional (PMP) Certification

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,008 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–176K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$104–181K/yr145 salary ranges
  • US median$102–166K/yr9,812 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $127K, is 11% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($142K) — in the middle half of Project Management salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 181 open Project Management jobs in Washington, D.C. and 15,008 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,088 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,727 of the 15,008 open Project Management jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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