Strategic Deterrence Advisor

Phase2 Technology; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Strategic Deterrence Advisor in California to lead programs in NC3, national security, and space systems. You will design, stand up, operate, and optimize organizations, and identify advanced tools to accelerate outcomes while mitigating staff burden.

The role requires 5+ years in NC3 program management and EMP/ITW/AA with CBRN protection, ability to engage senior government leaders, TS/SCI clearance, and a bachelor’s degree. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NC3 program management experience.
• 5+ years EMP ITW/AA and CBRN protection experience.
• Experience engaging with senior government leaders or decision-makers at GO and FO levels.
• Knowledge of NC3 architecture and U.S. nuclear detection systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%; TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, stand up, operate, and optimize defense organizations.
• Identify advanced tools and technologies to expedite military outcomes.
• Manage change and guide project implementation.

Skills

Program management NC3

EMP ITW/AA experience

Senior government liaison

Nuclear C2 architecture knowledge

Travel readiness 25%

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Strategic Deterrence Advisor

Space has evolved from a peaceful environment into a contested and congested domain. The U.S. Space Force is rapidly expanding to address global threats. Booz Allen enables mission success through advanced technology and enabling services to deliver speed to outcomes.

Our team is sought out to solve the service's most difficult and amorphous problems. We are seeking prior service members with an understanding of how the defense enterprise works and a willingness to problem‑solve issues big and small. Our teams are tasked with designing, standing up, operating, and optimizing organizations; identifying advanced tools and technology that can expedite military outcomes or reduce staff burden; and managing the byproducts of change through project implementation. Each project we take on presents a new opportunity.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with program management in the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3), national security, or space systems communities.
• 5+ years of experience with electromagnetic pulse technologies (EMP), integrating tactical warning and attack assessment (ITW/AA) systems, and CBRN protection measures.
• Experience engaging with senior government leaders or decision‑makers at GO and FO levels.
• Knowledge of nuclear command, control, and communications architecture, U.S. nuclear detection systems, and hardening infrastructure against nuclear or CBRN threats.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with space-focused military or intelligence communities such as the U.S. Space Force.
• Experience leveraging the DoW’s Task Management Tool (TMT).
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Master’s degree in a technical, defense, or strategic field such as Engineering, Physics, or Nuclear Studies.

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 $86,800.00 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.

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.