Business Applications Director

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Business Applications Director The Opportunity : Define and drive the enterprise technology strategy and manage operations across an expansive portfolio of business systems with a focus on operational excellence and business enablement. Act in a critical and influential role in shaping enterprise technology decisions and investments while maintaining responsibility for delivering reliable, secure, and scalable solutions to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Shape technology roadmaps to enhance our applications and ensure integrated business systems, applications, and platforms. Direct enterprise application development, delivery, and maintenance to ensure high system performance and user satisfaction while assessing existing technology effectiveness and roadmaps to develop strategies for improving or evolving these systems. Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic partnerships to enable the company’s growth trajectory and harness the power of AI within corporations. Manage relationships with technology vendors to ensure optimal service delivery in line with business needs while also spearheading improvements to increase integration across all aspects of the portfolio’s operations and delivery. Advance the portfolio by staying at the forefront of industry trends and introducing innovation, while continuously mitigating risk, managing change, and fostering a culture of cross-team collaboration, collective ingenuity, and shared success. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizen ship is required . You Have: 15 years of experience with enterprise business applications and SDLC Experience working with senior leaders across functional teams, including HR, finance, procurement, growth, marketing, and legal, to align technology strategies and roadmaps to business goals Experience managing vendors across various locations and geographies Experience defining technical application strategies, including API and integration, Cloud migration, and legacy product decommissioning plans Experience working with Corporate Audit and IT delivery teams to define and maintain an effective suite of SOX or ITGC controls adapting to changes in products, business processes, and technology solutions for proactive management and automated testing Experience developing strategies to improve incident management processes and providing guidance to efficiently resolve technical issues Ability to streamline processes with a focus on increased automation Bachelor’s degree Nice If You Have: Experience building t rus t and strong cross-functional relationships across an organization to achieve common goals Knowledge of Workday, Deltek Costpoint, iValua, Salesforce, and ServiceNow Ability to be assertive and influence across all levels, including influencing others without direct position power Ability to attract and retain top talent and create a culture that empowers strong product owners Ability to think about the big picture while understanding key technical details and nuance Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, to perform critical conversations Possession of excellent business acumen and business judgment Possession of excellent organizational, collaborative leadership, and decision-making 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 $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (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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