Base IT Operations Lead

Base IT Operations Lead

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Base Operation Lead to serve as a Project Manager in support of an Air Force Modernization program. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical on-site efforts, including coordinating personnel, overseeing logistics, and driving network modernization efforts at multiple Air Force installations across CONUS. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, maintaining schedules, and delivering high-quality outcomes vital for mission success.

As the on-site project lead, you’ll coordinate site surveys, equipment staging, and installation, testing, and logistical operations while addressing any operational challenges. You’ll also ensure compliance with installation safety standards, oversee subcontractor performance, and manage reporting and communication with stakeholders. This is an essential role for driving operational efficiency and ensuring seamless modernization and maintenance operations across Air Force installations.

What You'll Work On:

• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for Air Force installation site projects, responsible for schedules and personnel management.

• Coordinate resources across sites, optimizing survey teams and ensuring efficient project execution.

• Oversee operations and maintenance, logistical coordination, and reporting in collaboration with Booz Allen, subcontractors, and customer teams.

• Maintain program IT modernization site schedules (IMS), deliver required contract deliverables (CDRLs), and process documentation for site visits and progress reporting.

• Organize equipment staging, integration, cutover, and testing activities in alignment with project documents such as PWS, SOR, and SPRIP.

• Enforce Quality Assurance and Safety compliance directives, ensuring all contract specifications are met, whether explicitly or implicitly stated.

• Manage scheduling and supervision for on-site implementation of networking and data center activities, ensuring performance alignment to project goals.

• Oversee post-survey verifications and document all site modifications impacting installation design.

• Monitor progress, address workmanship issues, and escalate challenges to the Program Manager while ensuring transparency with stakeholders.

• Coordinate with installation end-user POCs, communicating work schedules and addressing concerns that impact their areas.

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You Have: 

• Experience managing Air Force Base Area Networks and large-scale modernization programs

• Experience using MS Office tools such as MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience with DoW project management in large, complex networks, or 10+ years of experience with DoW project management in large, complex networks in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with DoW frameworks and installation-specific requirements such as PWS and safety standards

• Experience managing subcontractor teams and supporting modernization initiatives across large networks

• Knowledge of network operations and maintenance, including monitoring and troubleshooting complex systems

• Ability to coordinate across stakeholders and maintain smooth operations during project execution

• Possession of excellent communication skills

  

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

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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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

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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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.