Defense Mission Operations and Plans Analyst
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.
As a Defense Mission Operations and Plans Analyst, you’ll bring your understanding of Joint and Naval doctrine, the Joint and Marine Corps planning process (MCPP), and the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) background to work on projects enhancing military readiness. You’ll develop exercise plans of action and milestones, support briefs, assessment plans, exercise observation reports and recommendations, after action reviews, and training and education program analysis reports. You’ll help identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes, coordinate and manage exercise lifecycle events, and provide exercise support with a focus on improving force readiness. You’ll impact the work we do for Naval integration and the solutions we deliver for the task force and defense mission planning.
You served your country as a seasoned operations and plans professional. Now continue your mission with us. Grow your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for our military.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with the MCPP or Military Decision-Making Process
3+ years of experience with Joint Task Forces (JTF), Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), or major subordinate command level
3+ years of experience with Joint, Naval, or Expeditionary operations exercise planning, including Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU)s or Purpose-Built Task Forces (PBTFs)
Experience developing exercise control activities, including exercise design and implementation of exercise storylines, vignettes, and Master Scenario Events Lists
Experience drafting briefs, orders, papers, and letters for a senior-level military command
Knowledge of Marine Corps Service-level concepts, doctrine, and campaign plan design
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP)
Experience with Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility and Central Command Area of Responsibility
Experience drafting and sending information messages via the automated message handling system (AMHS)
Experience with the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)
Graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.
