Senior Strategic Deterrence & Planning Analyst

Booz Allen; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Disability benefits

Financial benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work‑life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Senior Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst to shape long-term national security planning and deterrence policy. You will build strategic frameworks, analyze adversary decisions, and support decision-making at Air Force and DoD levels.

The role emphasizes scenario-based analysis, COA evaluation, and briefing senior leaders with clear insights for global operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in national security strategy, campaign planning or defense policy.
• Ability to communicate complex solutions to senior leaders.
• Knowledge of major strategic reviews and defense planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic planning frameworks and deterrence analyses.
• Conduct scenario-based analyses and COA evaluation for deterrence planning.
• Support wargaming and operational readiness discussions at senior policy levels.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical reasoning

Clear senior-leader briefing

Policy understanding

Cross-agency coordination

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s in National Security Studies, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or Political Science

Master’s in National Security Studies or related field

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Senior Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst to shape long-term national security planning and deterrence policy. You will build strategic frameworks, analyze adversary decisions, and support decision-making at Air Force and DoD levels.

The role emphasizes scenario-based analysis, COA evaluation, and briefing senior leaders with clear insights for global operations.