Defense Force Protection Planner

The Opportunity:

As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Defense and Force Protection Planner, you’ll bring your leadership, subject matter expertise, planning and consulting expertise to work alongside thought leaders on projects for the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. You’ll use your skills and expertise to facilitate Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), bureaus, boards, cells, conferences, and working groups and respond to or the creation of Requests for Information (RFI). You will contribute to the development, analysis, and evaluation of processes and systems related to client requirements. You will support related initiatives and requirements, including institutional and operational level security cooperation capacity building events, organizational assessment, and input into higher headquarters efforts. You'll contribute to the synchronization of efforts in a matrix organization with multiple functional areas and provide written reports and briefs for senior military audiences. Work with us to deliver solutions to complex problems and advance capabilities to our nation and partners. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 5+ years of experience with the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) or Joint Planning Process

• 3+ years of experience on with operational planning at the Corps, Theater, Combatant Command or Joint level Staff

• Experience with national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater

• Knowledge of US Army Protection Warfighting Function, Homeland Defense Planning and Multi-Domain Operations

• Knowledge of Critical Infrastructure Risk, Vulnerability Management Programs and the DOD Risk Management Program

• Ability to deliver oral and written presentations to senior leaders

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience as an Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) and conducting mission assurance assessment or DoD inspections of installations

• Experience with the data entry and management of Critical Assets and the Strategic Mission Assurance Data System (SMADS)

• Knowledge of Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey 
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us. 

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.

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.