Storyline Lead
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 someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.
What you'll work on:
Contribute to the design and refinement of the Operational Environment (OE), ensuring exercise scenarios reflect current and emerging operational challenges and align with training objectives.
Develop and coordinate detailed exercise storylines, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects, and supporting narrative products that drive training realism and meet training audience learning goals.
Oversee storyline implementation during exercises at multiple locations, monitor progress and adjust storylines in real time to maintain synchronization with training audience operations.
Work closely with a Military Scenario Planner, other Storyline Leads, and MCTP divisions to ensure dynamic, doctrinally accurate, and fully integrated storyline execution.
Actively engage throughout the Exercise Life Cycle (ELC), including participation in weekly Exercise Working Group (EWG) meetings, Initial Planning Events (IPEs), and Final Planning Events (FPEs).
Ensure storyline elements are synchronized across all domains, including land, air, maritime, space, cyber, and information, and maintain narrative consistency throughout design and execution phases.
Provide agile support during execution to refine injects, respond to training audience actions, and ensure storyline continuity and training effectiveness.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Knowledge of Army and Joint doctrine
Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint software
Ability to Travel up to 20% of the time CONUS and OCONUS
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in the military, OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the military
Nice If You Have:
Experience in operational or exercise planning, scenario design, or training support for large-scale exercises
Experience supporting Training, Warfighter Exercises (WFX), or Joint and Combined Training events
Experience developing or managing Master Scenario Event Lists (MSELs) and exercise injects
Knowledge of Army and Joint operations, Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and multidomain operational concepts
Knowledge of operational environments, hybrid threats, and large-scale combat operations
Possession of strong writing, communication, and coordination skills
Master's degree
Graduate of Command and General Staff College (CGSC) or Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I)
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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
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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.
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.
