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Naval Aviation Capability Transition Lead

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

Lexington Park, MDJob$99–225K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$99–225K/yr
Location
Lexington Park, MD
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Naval Aviation Capability Transition Lead leads technology integration and mission systems engineering efforts across NAVAIR and fleet stakeholders. The role translates operational needs into technical specifications and solutions, develops and evolves mission systems, and supports emerging technology transition into operational capabilities. It also involves sharing expertise through leadership and mentoring, with opportunities to work across autonomy, artificial intelligence, mission systems, and aviation systems integration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems Engineering, requiredMission Systems Integration, requiredAviation Systems, requiredTest and Evaluation, requiredOperational Analysis, requiredTechnology Transition, requiredNaval Aviation Knowledge, requiredMission Systems Knowledge, requiredOperational Concepts, requiredSystems Engineering Principles, requiredCommunication, requiredTranslating Mission Needs, requiredCross-Functional Leadership, requiredEmerging Technologies, requiredOperational Demonstrations, requiredCapability Integration, requiredNAVAIR Support, nice to haveNAWCAD Support, nice to havePMA Organization Support, nice to haveFleet Aviation Command Support, nice to haveAutonomy, nice to haveUncrewed Systems, nice to haveAI/ML Capabilities, nice to haveCommunications, nice to haveISR, nice to haveCommand and Control, nice to haveTactical Networking, nice to haveCarrier Aviation Operations, nice to haveFlight Test Processes, nice to haveAirworthiness, nice to haveAviation Certification, nice to haveOperational Testing, nice to haveTechnology Assessment, nice to havePrototype Development, nice to haveOperational Employment, nice to haveAcquisition Programs, nice to have

Qualifications

8+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredSecret Clearance, requiredBachelor's in Technical Field, requiredTS/SCI Clearance, nice to haveMaster's in Engineering or Related, nice to haveFAA Pilot Certificate, nice to haveMilitary Aircrew Qualification, nice to haveUAS Qualification, nice to haveINCOSE Systems Engineering Certification, nice to haveTest and Evaluation Certification, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Naval Aviation Capability Transition Lead

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Naval Aviation? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

As a leader in systems engineering, we're looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape Naval Aviation mission capabilities by leading technology integration and mission systems engineering efforts across NAVAIR and fleet stakeholders. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset into areas like autonomy, artificial intelligence, mission systems, and aviation systems integration. Grow your skills by merging aviation operations and mission systems expertise with emerging technology development and transition strategies to create innovative operational capabilities for naval aviation missions. Join our team and create the future of mission systems and advanced aviation capabilities in NAVAIR and the Naval Aviation Enterprise.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, mission systems integration, aviation systems, test and evaluation, operational analysis, or technology transition

  • Knowledge of Naval Aviation organizations, mission systems, operational concepts, and systems engineering principles

  • Ability to communicate effectively with operators, engineers, program managers, and senior government stakeholders while translating mission needs into technical solutions

  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts involving emerging technologies, operational demonstrations, and capability integration activities

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, PMA organizations, fleet aviation commands, or Naval Aviation warfare centers

  • Experience with mission systems integration, autonomy, uncrewed systems, AI/ML capabilities, communications, ISR, command and control, or tactical networking technologies

  • Knowledge of carrier aviation operations, flight test processes, airworthiness considerations, aviation certification, and operational testing methodologies

  • Ability to identify, assess, and transition emerging technologies from prototype development into operational employment or acquisition programs

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

  • FAA pilot Certificate, military aircrew qualification, UAS qualification, INCOSE Systems Engineering Certification, or test and evaluation 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,102 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$99–225K/yr
  • Maryland median$133–206K/yr123 salary ranges
  • US median$133–206K/yr2,215 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $162K, is 5% below the Maryland median midpoint ($170K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineering salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 150 open Systems Engineering jobs in Maryland and 3,102 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,466 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,042 of the 3,102 open Systems Engineering jobs (34%) 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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