Competition Strategic Planner
The Opportunity:
As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.
You’ll bring your analytical and strategic background to work on projects for the Joint Combatant Commands account. As a Strategic Competition Planner, your research and analytical skills will bolster execution of Department of Defense implementation guidance, as well as development of joint doctrine, concepts, and assessments that prepare the Joint Force. You’ll evaluate complex systems, processes, and policies and generate recommendations to enhance Joint Force conceptual understanding and operational effectiveness. You’ll impact the work we do for the Joint Combatant Commands account and the solutions we deliver to enhance Joint Force development. Grow your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the Global Defense Sector.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
8+ years of experience researching, writing, and providing recommendations pertaining to national security
8+ years of experience supporting strategic or operational planning as a Strategic Planner at a U.S. military staff, including the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or Department of Defense
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with senior military and civilian leaders
Ability to work across multiple lines of effort under rigid timelines
Ability to help manage multi-stakeholder forums and capture key outputs for senior leaders
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Department of Defense doctrine, education, concept development and experimentation, training, exercises, and lessons learned
Experience with the Joint Staff Planning Process or the Joint Operation Planning Process
Experience using Microsoft Office products
Master’s degree in Security Studies, International Affairs, or Public Policy
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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 application process, 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.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
