Senior Strategic Planning & Deterrence Analyst

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst to develop and execute long-term plans for national objectives. You will support deterrence, wargaming, and policy guidance for Air Force and DoD audiences.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, strategic frameworks, and coordination with senior leaders to inform decisions at the national security level.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting national security strategy, campaign planning, force planning, deterrence analysis, or defense policy development.
• Knowledge of defense strategy, strategic guidance documents, and national security priorities.
• Knowledge of major strategic reviews such as a program budget review, nuclear posture review, joint strategic capabilities plan, and global force management allocation plan.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex solutions to senior leaders via briefings, reports, and presentations.

Skills

National security strategy

Deterrence analysis

Policy development

Clear communication to senior leaders

Travel readiness

Security clearance TS/SCI

Bachelor’s degree in National Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in National Security Studies/International Relations/Strategic Studies/Political Science

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst to develop and execute long-term plans for national objectives. You will support deterrence, wargaming, and policy guidance for Air Force and DoD audiences.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, strategic frameworks, and coordination with senior leaders to inform decisions at the national security level.