Risk Management and Mission Assurance Specialist

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Risk Management and Mission Assurance Specialist The Opportunity: Act as a Risk Management and Mission Assurance Specialist to join our growing team. Advance our program with an emphasis on incident management and crisis management functions. Provide subject matter expertise to our Stakeholders on all phases of incident response including plan development, Testing, Training and Exercises, and performance metrics. Respond to and manage recovery teams through disasters, crisis, and disruptive incidents affecting Booz Allen, its staff, or its operations. Ensure that robust, action-oriented and exercisable emergency plans exist across our global footprint. Leverage your high-quality interpersonal skills to form strong and trusted partnerships with all stakeholders. You will support incident response, coordinate, and manage Incident Command Teams through disasters and disruptive incidents affecting Booz Allen, its staff, or its operations. Support Crisis Management by assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to effectively manage and mitigate the impact of crises, including support of evacuation plans. You Have: 3 years of experience with managing or supporting an incident management program for a private sector organization Experience with developing, testing and maintaining emergency response plans Experience with developing, gathering and reporting on incident response performance metrics Experience with Microsoft Excel formulas or Salesforce administration Experience in creating cross-functional relationships within a globally dispersed Incident Command Team, including developing and facilitating training on incident response Knowledge of all phases of the Business Continuity lifecycle, including crisis management Knowledge of mass emergency communication tools and best practices, such as Everbridge, AlertMedia, or Crisis24 Ability to work within an on-call rotation schedule for crisis response Ability to facilitate tabletop and functional exercises Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Risk Management, or Emergency Management Nice If You Have: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint Knowledge of process improvement principles and methods Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects Ability to work evenings or weekends in response to business interruption events Ability to effectively present to employees at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership Possession of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills Master's degree 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 $55,300.00 to $126,000.00 (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, 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.

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