Advanced Programs & Force Design Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Advanced Programs & Force Design Analyst to apply deep expertise in defense missions, partnering with leaders to solve complex problems and create mission-forward solutions for national security.

You will analyze systems for space mission areas and collaborate across engineering and analytics to develop and evaluate critical programs and capabilities that matter for national security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DoD Acquisition, Systems Engineering, Space Operations, or Defense Analysis.
• Experience with the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, including JCIDS, DAS, and PPBE processes.
• Experience in military modeling, simulation, and analysis (M&S) or quantitative wargame analysis.
• Knowledge of defense industry partners, PEOs, or military research organizations (AFRL, NRL, DARPA).
• Ability to draft formal reports or congressional-level documentation.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Operations Research field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze complex systems related to national security missions.
• Develop and analyze critical programs and capabilities.
• Draft formal reports and technical evaluations or Congressional documentation.

Skills

DoD Acquisition

System Engineering

Space Operations

Defense Analysis

Report Writing

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

STK

AME

STORM

AFSIM

Job description

Advanced Programs & Force Design Analyst

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 an Advanced Programs and Force Design Analyst, you’ll bring your technical expertise to work alongside thought leaders in engineering and analytics on projects for space mission areas. You’ll use your skills and expertise to develop and analyze critical programs and capabilities.

Work with us to identify and analyze complex systems related to national security missions. Further your career while creating mission‑forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DoD Acquisition, Systems Engineering, Space Operations, or Defense Analysis.
• Experience with the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, including JCIDS, DAS, and PPBE processes, including translating operational requirements into funded capabilities or POM inputs.
• Experience in military modeling, simulation, and analysis (M&S) or quantitative wargame analysis.
• Knowledge of defense industry partners, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), or military research organizations, such as AFRL, NRL, or DARPA.
• Ability to draft formal reports, technical evaluations, or congressional‑level documentation, such as the Annual Report to Congress.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Operations Research field.

Nice to Have

• Experience using industry‑standard DoD modeling and simulation suites, such as STK/Systems Tool Kit, AME, STORM, or AFSIM to evaluate space capability survivability and effectiveness.
• Experience with United States Space Force (USSF) Force Design activities, Futures Boards, or Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) document creation.
• Experience working on a Joint Staff, Combatant Command, specifically USINDOPACOM, or Service‑level staff, specifically USSF S8 or S9.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, space domain awareness (SDA), or electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) as they apply to SAP systems.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Astronautical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering or a STEM field.

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 & Benefits

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 $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.

EEO Statement

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.