Security Cooperation Planner

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Cooperation Planner to apply regional and subject‑matter expertise to plan and coordinate international engagements. You will support end‑to‑end country engagements, symposiums, bilateral talks, and multilateral conferences in the Indo‑Pacific, ensuring alignment with theater objectives and organizational priorities.

You will work with senior military and civilian leaders, facilitate strategic and operational products, and leverage AI tools to organize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of Joint or Service‑level planning experience.
• 3+ years leading international engagement planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan end‑to‑end international engagements with multiple stakeholders to ensure mission success.
• Coordinate logistics, venues, and protocol to align events with partner nation schedules and departmental priorities.
• Leverage AI tools to capture insights and deliver timely, actionable recommendations to leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Security Cooperation Planner

The Opportunity: As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Security Cooperation Planner, you’ll bring your specialized regional and subject matter expertise to work alongside thought leaders in the Space Force on projects for a range of international engagements. You’ll use your skills and expertise to make an impact on the Indo‑Pacific region. On our team, you’ll work with us to support the strategic planning, logistical coordination, and execution of international engagements to advance theater security cooperation and space posture. You will facilitate the end‑to‑end planning of country engagements, symposiums, bilateral talks, and multilateral conferences, ensuring all administrative, venue, and protocol requirements are seamlessly synchronized. You will work with multiple stakeholders at all levels to develop engagement strategies, briefing materials, and talking points. You will also manage the complex coordination required to align these events with partner nation schedules and departmental priorities to ensure successful mission execution of critical events that further theater objectives in the Indo‑Pacific region. In addition to engagement planning, you will leverage AI tools to optimize data organization, capture insights from international engagements, and ensure the rapid delivery of actionable recommendations to leadership. Further your career while creating mission‑forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience with Joint or Service‑level planning on a general officer or flag officer staff


• 3+ years of experience leading international engagement planning efforts and developing strategic and operational products


• Knowledge of how theater security cooperation connects to theater‑strategic steady state, crisis, and contingency planning efforts


• Ability to interface professionally with U.S. and international senior military and civilian leadership


• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and succinctly in‑person and in writing


• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance


• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in the Indo‑Pacific region, including as a country desk officer


• Experience with space systems, capabilities, and processes


• Experience with the latest AI‑enabled operational planning tools such as Palantir Maven Smart Systems (MSS) or other mission command platforms


• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP), including campaign planning, operational design, and strategic planning efforts


• Master’s degree

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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

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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.

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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