Booz Allen Pax River: The Company You’ll Keep

Just southeast of DC, bordered by three rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, you’ll find Booz Allen’s Pax River, Maryland, office: a nature lover’s paradise where some of our country’s most vital technologies are produced.

It’s here that our team of cybersecurity experts, systems engineers, and network engineers collaborate with the Department of Defense and other national security organizations, breaking ground on challenging projects in yet-to-be-explored areas.

Between the beauty of Patuxent River and the meaningful work, it’s no wonder that many of our colleagues spend much of their careers with Booz Allen. As Talent Acquisition Lead Scott Mewhinney says, “We want this to be the job that you’ll never want to leave.”

Here’s a closer look at what makes Booz Allen’s Pax River location unique.

While our Pax River office takes on a variety of work, it’s primarily known for its cybersecurity experts who support missions with far-reaching effects. Information Security Risk Specialist John Hollinshead explains: “Our nation’s cyber resilience impacts every aspect of the armed forces and government systems. We provide the cyber support that enables warfighters to complete missions without incident.”

Emily Ford Doane, an information security risk specialist, uses her expertise to support Naval Public Affairs. “One of the systems we maintain is installed on various ships throughout their fleet,” she says. “It allows our client to capture, highlight, and archive the amazing work our sailors are doing. It’s a great feeling knowing I’m helping to preserve our naval history in real time.”

At Pax River, you can use the latest technologies while flexing your cyber skills. John continues, “I’ve been able to implement cybersecurity on tactical missiles, electronic warfare, helicopter communications, and emerging technologies in cloud-based systems—each has had a direct impact on the warfighter.”

Working with the latest tech means that professional growth is inherent—and imperative. That’s why Booz Allen prioritizes a growth mindset and empowers each employee to pursue their interests.

Robert Nielsen, an information security risk specialist, spent five years growing his skills in cybersecurity. “In my time here, I’ve been given amazing opportunities to learn and grow my career, and I’ve had a team of folks to support me along the way,” he says. “While you’re in the ‘driver’s seat of your career,’ the Pax River team packs the car with a team of people to help you down the road.”

Our colleagues enjoy a variety of development resources: yearly tuition assistance, access to thousands of online courses, immersive training opportunities, in-house mobility programs, and more.

We like to boast that all Booz Allen locations enjoy team camaraderie and community; inclusivity and a welcoming culture are part of our purpose and values. At Pax River, we see this in real time. From coastal cleanups to crab boils to New York City outings, the team also works and plays hard.

“The thing I love most about working at our Pax River office is the sense of community,” says Emily. “Here, we all look out for each other. There’s encouragement and support from top leadership down to junior colleagues. We work as a team to deliver the best to our clients.”

John adds that the leadership team in Pax River prioritizes employee wellbeing and work-life harmony. “They care about the team and expertly balance contract requirements and individual needs,” he says. “That way, there’s plenty of time to enjoy all the area has to offer: boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay or Patuxent River, day trips to the mountains…the possibilities are nearly endless in Pax River.”