Project Consultant- Unmanned Aircraft/Point Defense SME

Deloitte

Deloitte

United States · Virginia, USA · Arlington, VA, USA

Posted on May 30, 2026

Position Summary

Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital transformation. Join our team of strategic advisers and architects, differentiated by our industry depth to collaborate with leading solution providers and leverage your experience in strategy, process design, technology enablement, and operational services to enable heart-of-the-business solutions.

Work You’ll Do

As a Project- Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the project, you will:

  • Leading and coordinating execution programs and supporting branch operations across priority efforts
  • Managing action items, schedules, tasking, and deliverables for branch leadership and staff
  • Developing briefings, staff packages, trackers, and other client-facing materials for senior stakeholders
  • Coordinating with internal and government stakeholders to monitor dependencies, resolve issues, and support timely execution
  • Supporting planning, prioritization, and analysis to help leadership make informed operational decisions

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Supply Chain & Network Operations offering advises, implements, and operates transformational solutions that bring world class supply network capabilities.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • 1+ years of Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) experience
  • 1+ years of experience in Counter-UAS, Counter-small UAS, point defense, or Blue UAS
  • 1+ years of experience supporting program management, task management, or branch operations in a defense, military, or government environment
  • 1+ years of experience developing briefings, trackers, memoranda, or decision-support materials for senior stakeholders
  • Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA up to 5 days a week

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense clients
  • Experience supporting leaders at the O-6, General officer, or equivalent senior civilian level
  • Experience supporting Counter-UAS or air defense mission sets
  • Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders and deadlines
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Requisition code: 353749
Job ID 353749