Sensitive Activities Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an Action Officer to provide policy advice on Sensitive Activities under Title 10. You will coordinate notifications, responses, and information requests across DoW and interagency partners, crafting executive‑level briefings and read‑aheads with precision and timeliness.

The role requires 2+ years in defense policy, TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for experience in Joint Staff or Combatant Commands. Join a mission‑focused team in Arlington, VA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with defense policy, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or Theater Special Operations Commands.
• Experience drafting materials for senior executive leadership, including read-aheads and talking points for bilateral and multilateral international policy-level engagements.
• Experience with experimentation such as wargame planning or exercise planning.
• Knowledge of defense policy processes and culture.
• Knowledge of U.S. special operations capabilities and formations.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy advice and develop congressional notifications relating to Sensitive Activities as outlined in Title 10.
• Coordinate policy, notifications, follow-on letters, and requests for information across the DoW enterprise.
• Ensure correspondence quality, structure, and formatting for high-level leaders and interagency stakeholders.

Skills

Defense policy

Joint Staff

Combatant Commands

Theater Special Ops

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in IR

Job description

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Serve as an Action Officer to provide policy advice and develop congressional notifications relating to Sensitive Activities as outlined in Title 10, U.S. Code Section 130g. Coordinate policy , notifications, follow-on letters, and requests for information. Coordinate across the DoW enterprise to develop precise, mission‑critical notifications and offi cia l responses. Serve as a key authority on correspondence quality to guarantee that all outgoing products are logically structured, met iculously formatted, and directed to the appropriate high-level leaders and interagency stakeholders. Apply extensive writing expertise and advanced briefing skills to executive‑level clients. Operate with high autonomy, executing complex tasks and making sound decisions with minimal supervision. Support executive‑level leadership and drive collaboration across high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced mission environment. Offer your expertise through your background in sensitive activities and defense policy .

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with defense policy , Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or Theater Spe cia l Operations Commands
• Experience drafting materials for senior executive leadership, including read‑aheads and talking points for bilateral and multilateral international policy -level e nga gements
• Experience with experimentation such as wargame planning or exercise planning
• Knowledge of defense policy processes and culture
• Knowledge of U.S. spe cia l operations capabilities and formations
• TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have:

• 1+ years of experience in matters relating to DoW Sensitive Activities
• Experience preparing and briefing defense staff for policy -level e nga gements
• Experience with U.S. spe cia l operations forces capabilities and formations
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Master's degree in International Relations or Political Science

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.

Sensitive Activities Analyst

The Opportunity:

Serve as an Action Officer to provide policy advice and develop congressional notifications relating to Sensitive Activities as outlined in Title 10, U.S. Code Section 130g. Coordinate policy , notifications, follow‑on letters, and requests for information. Coordinate across the DoW enterprise to develop precise, mission‑critical notifications and offi cia l responses. Serve as a key authority on correspondence quality to guarantee that all outgoing products are logically structured, met iculously formatted, and directed to the appropriate high‑level leaders and interagency stakeholders. Apply extensive writing expertise and advanced briefing skills to executive‑level clients. Operate with high autonomy, executing complex tasks and making sound decisions with minimal supervision. Support executive‑level leadership and drive collaboration across high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced mission environment. Offer your expertise through your background in sensitive activities and defense policy .

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with defense policy , Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or Theater Spe cia l Operations Commands
• Experience drafting materials for senior executive leadership, including read‑aheads and talking points for bilateral and multilateral international policy -level e nga gements
• Experience with experimentation such as wargame planning or exercise planning
• Knowledge of defense policy processes and culture
• Knowledge of U.S. spe cia l operations capabilities and formations
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• 1+ years of experience in matters relating to DoW Sensitive Activities
• Experience preparing and briefing defense staff for policy -level e nga gements
• Experience with U.S. spe cia l operations forces capabilities and formations
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Master's degree in International Relations or Political Science

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.