Nuclear Enterprise SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, Virginia, is looking for a Nuclear Enterprise SME to contribute to critical policy and strategy initiatives for nuclear deterrence and national security. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytical and managerial skills to develop data-driven solutions aimed at optimizing strategies for defense programs.

Ideal candidates should have experience in mathematical modeling, operational readiness, and data interpretation. TS/SCI clearance is required, along with a high school diploma or GED. The salary range for this position is $112,800 to $257,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience with mathematical modeling and optimization methods.
• Ability to create decision support frameworks and analyses.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise to create data-driven solutions.
• Conduct detailed data collection and modeling.
• Support strategic readiness initiatives and logistics optimization.

Skills

Modeling techniques

U.S. nuclear deterrence frameworks

Data analysis and interpretation

Communication with government leaders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

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Opportunity

Are you excited by the challenge of contributing to the development of critical policy and strategy initiatives that shape the future of nuclear deterrence and national security? As someone with deep expertise in nuclear enterprise operations, planning, and modeling, you understand the complexities of shaping high‑stakes defense missions that help keep our nation safe. We’re looking for someone like you to bring advanced strategic, analytical, and managerial skills to our team.

As a Nuclear Enterprise SME, you’ll leverage your expertise in mathematical modeling, systems analysis, and policy development to create data‑driven solutions for strategic decision‑making in the nuclear enterprise space. Your work will include developing optimized approaches for program evaluation, strategy formulation, cost analyses, operational frameworks, and treaty compliance imperatives. You’ll conduct detailed data collection, assessment, and modeling to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and recommend strategies to deliver innovative, mission‑critical change.

Through collaboration with DoD leaders, military personnel, and cross‑functional teams, you’ll facilitate informed decision‑making to support nuclear deterrence policy, strategic readiness initiatives, and logistics optimization. Your proactive contributions will help manage evolving challenges, strengthen national resilience, and streamline defense program evaluation and execution.

Work with us to develop mission‑forward solutions designed to strengthen America’s nuclear enterprise and safeguard the nation’s security against evolving challenges.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications

• Experience formulating and applying modeling techniques such as mathematical modeling, operations research, or optimization methods to support nuclear enterprise policy development and defense decision‑making.
• Knowledge of U.S. nuclear deterrence frameworks, systems, strategic policy, and operational readiness priorities within the Department of Defense.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to create decision support frameworks, time‑cost analyses, and logistical models aligned with complex defense missions.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with senior government and military leaders to provide operational insights, readiness evaluations, and improvement recommendations for nuclear deterrence programs.
• Knowledge of JCIDS, MDMP, or other defense planning and evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical and analytical data into clear policy and operational recommendations for decision‑making purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, National Security Studies, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant analytical and database management 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

Salary range: $112,800 to $257,000 (annualized USD). The range reflects location, education, skills, experience, and organizational needs. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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.