Defense Analyst, Mid

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Defense Analyst, Mid, to support a Navy client through the annual Authorization and Appropriations process. You will leverage PPBE data systems to advise on requirements, milestones, and strategy, and you will analyze risk and track progress.

The role emphasizes independent, analytical problem-solving and direct client engagement. Applicants should have DoD/Navy experience, strong data-analysis skills, and a Secret clearance, plus a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Experience with congressional or legislative affairs and the DoD authorization/appropriations process.
• Experience with Navy staff or Defense, Joint Staff, or COCOM staff.
• Ability to interact directly with senior Congressional staff and DoD/Navy officials.
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools.
• Ability to work independently and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Understanding acquisition goals through the legislative cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide analyses to support Navy strategy and policy development.
• Coordinate, track, report analyses to support government decisions on requirements and milestones.
• Analyze risk-based strategies for processes and planning and track metrics for strategy implementation.
• Identify, define, and help close requirements.
• Engage in regular client interactions, presentations, and meetings with senior staff.

Skills

3+ years experience

DoD congressional experience

Navy/Defense staff experience

Client interactions

Data analysis

Independent problem solving

Acquisition knowledge

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Defense Analyst, Mid

The Opportunity:

Provide the Navy client with support throughout the annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations process. Leverage existing Planning, Programming, Budget ing, and Execution ( PPBE ) systems and databases to coordinate, track, report, and make appropriate analyses and recommendations to support government decisions on requirements, milestones, and progress. Provide analysis to support the development and implementation of Navy and Marine Corps strategy and policy . Analyze risk-based strategies for processes and planning. Analyze and track metrics for strategy implementation. Provide analysis to identify, define, and close requirements.

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You Have:

• 3+ years of experience working in a professional environment
• Experience with congressional or legislative affairs, the Congressional Authorization and Appropriations process, the DoD legislative process, and working around senior Congressional staff and DoD or Navy offi cia ls
• Experience with Navy staff or Defense, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command ( COCOM ) staff
• Experience with regular direct client interactions, including supporting project delivery, delivering presentations, and leading client meetings
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Ability to track and comprehend acquisition and procurement goals as they move through the legislative cycle and plan, organize, and execute tasks with minimal direction
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working as a Congressional or DoD Staffer
• Experience with the Program Budget Information System ( PBIS )
• Experience with Navy ERP
• Experience with reviewing and drafting Reclamas to Congressional Defense Committees as part of annual Authorization and Appropriations process
• Experience with requirements analysis and identification in Navy and Marine Corps programs
• Knowledge of federal acquisition practices, regulations, and execution

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.

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 $62,000.00 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

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

• 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.

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