Naval Experiment Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Naval Experiment Planner to support defense mission initiatives. You will conduct research, plan, execute, analyze, and report on fleet experimentation efforts, leveraging your naval background to develop mission-ready concepts.

This role emphasizes collaboration with thought leaders on emerging capabilities and requires travel up to 20% and TS/SCI clearance; prior experience on Navy ships, submarines, or aircraft is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Naval planning and execution.
• Experience serving on a numbered fleet, major staff, or in a Warfighting Development Center.
• Experience with tactical or operational planning, including fleetexercises and experiments.
• Knowledge of emerging operating concepts and capabilities.
• Knowledge of multiple mission areas.
• Ability to compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, analyze results, and produce a high-quality written product.
• Ability to embark on Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, plan, execute, analyze, and report on the findings of high-priority fleet experimentation efforts.
• Collaborate with thought leaders on projects for emerging capabilities, weapons systems, or operating concepts.
• Produce high-quality written products from input across multiple authors.
• Be eligible to embark on Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft and travel as required.

Skills

Naval planning and execution

Military fleet experience

Tactical/operational planning

Emerging operating concepts

Multiple mission areas

Written product quality

Naval embarkation

Travel up to 20%

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

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 an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As an experiment planner, you’ll bring your expertise to work alongside thought leaders on projects for future employment of emerging capabilities, weapons systems, or operating concepts. You’ll contribute your skills and expertise to conduct research, plan, execute, analyze, and report on the findings of high-priority fleet experimentation efforts. You served your country as a Naval Officer, now continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Naval planning and execution
• Experience serving on a numbered fleet, major staff, or in a Warfighting Development Center
• Experience with tactical or operational planning, including fleetexercises and experiments
• Knowledge of emerging operating concepts and capabilities
• Knowledge of multiple mission areas
• Ability to compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, analyze results, and produce a high-quality written product
• Ability to embark on Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have:

• 15+ years of experience supporting naval operations as a civilian
• Experience writing or developing tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of military requirements or acquisition processes
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)Certification
• Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)Certification

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 $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.

Naval Experiment Planner

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 an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As an experiment planner, you’ll bring your expertise to work alongside thought leaders on projects for future employment of emerging capabilities, weapons systems, or operating concepts. You’ll contribute your skills and expertise to conduct research, plan, execute, analyze, and report on the findings of high-priority fleet experimentation efforts. You served your country as a Naval Officer, now continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Naval planning and execution
• Experience serving on a numbered fleet, major staff, or in a Warfighting Development Center
• Experience with tactical or operational planning, including fleetexercises and experiments
• Knowledge of emerging operating concepts and capabilities
• Knowledge of multiple mission areas
• Ability to compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, analyze results, and produce a high-quality written product
• Ability to embark on Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• 15+ years of experience supporting naval operations as a civilian
• Experience writing or developing tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of military requirements or acquisition processes
• Master’s degree
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)Certification
• Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)Certification

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 $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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.