Defense Mission Operations and Exercise Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; California; On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Defense Mission Operations and Exercise Analyst to help plan, execute, and assess joint and naval exercises, applying Marine Corps planning processes and MCPP to improve force readiness.

You will develop exercise plans, briefs, and after-action reviews, travel up to 25%, and must hold TS/SCI clearance and HS diploma; a bachelor’s degree and advanced military education are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with the Marine Corps Planning Process or Military Decision-Making Process
• 3+ years of experience with Joint Task Forces (JTF), the MAGTF, Fleet, or major subordinate command level
• 3+ years of experience with Joint, Naval, or Expeditionary Operations exercise planning, including MEUs or PBTFs
• Experience with exercise control activities, including exercise design and implementation of exercise storylines, vignettes, and Master Scenario Events Lists
• Experience with drafting briefs, orders, papers, and letters commensurate with 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
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Develop exercise plans of action and milestones, supporting briefs, assessment plans, and training/education program analysis reports
• Draft and implement exercise observation reports and after-action reviews to improve readiness
• Coordinate and manage the exercise life cycle related events for Joint and Naval operations
• Support Navy/Joint mission planning by analyzing complex systems, policies, and processes
• Provide briefs and documentation suitable for senior military command

Skills

Marine Corps Planning Process

Military Decision-Making Process

Joint Task Forces (JTF)

MAGTF

Joint/ Naval/ Expeditionary Operations

Exercise design and control

Briefs, orders, papers

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate of Marine Corps Command and Staff College

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Number: R0241475
Defense Mission Operations and Exercise 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 exercise 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 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, processes, and coordinate and manage exercise life cycle related events and provide exercise support with a focus on improving force readiness. You’ll impact the work we do for Naval Force integration and the solutions we deliver for Joint Task force and defense mission planning. You served your country as a seasoned operations and exercise planner now, continue your mission with us. Grow your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for our Marine client. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with the Marine Corps Planning Process or Military Decision-Making Process
• 3+ years of experience with Joint Task Forces (JTF), the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), Fleet, 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 with exercise control activities, including exercise design and implementation of exercise storylines, vignettes, and Master Scenario Events Lists
• Experience with drafting briefs, orders, papers, and letters commensurate with 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
• HS diploma or GED

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 with drafting and sending information messages Via the automated message handling system (AMHS)
• Experience with the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate of 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

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

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.