Joint Strategic Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced Joint Strategic Planner to shape national security strategy and risk assessments for senior leaders and Congress. You will collaborate with Joint Staff, Service Staffs, and Combatant Commands to articulate strategic risk and prepare read-ahead materials.

This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and the ability to operate in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategy or planning within the Department of War.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Articulate strategic risk to senior leaders in the Department of War and to Congress.
• Lead Operational Planning Teams across the Joint Staff, Service Staffs, and Combatant Commands.
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare read-ahead materials for General/Flag officers.

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Oral and written communication

Education

Master's degree in National Security Affairs or a related field

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique skill set inspires you to think bigger, push further, and askquestions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to help solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a Joint Strategic Planner, you’ll bring your national security subject matter expertise to help articulate strategic risk to senior leaders in the Department of War and to Congress. You’ll use your skills as you collaborate with senior military officers to lead Operational Planning Teams across the Joint Staff, Service Staffs, and Combatant Commands, conduct research and analysis, and prepare read ahead materials for General/Flag officers. This position requires access to restricted facilities and is conducted on-site.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

3+ years of experience in strategy or planning within the Department of War

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision

TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have:

Experience supporting the Joint Staff, Service Staff, Combatant Staff, members of Congress, or at a think-tank

Experience conducting risk analysis

Knowledge of the Department of War strategy and risk documents and processes

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Master's degree in National Security Affairs, Security Studies, or comparable 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

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 $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
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.