Strategic Competition Analyst
The Opportunity:
As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.
You'll bring your analytical and strategic background to work on projects for the Joint Combatant Commands account. As a Strategic Competition Analyst, your research and analytical skills will bolster execution of Department of Defense implementation guidance, as well as development of joint doctrine, concepts, and assessments that prepare the current and future Joint Force. You'll evaluate complex systems, processes, and policies, and generate recommendations to enhance Joint Force conceptual understanding and operational effectiveness.
You'll impact the work we do for the Joint Combatant Commands account and the solutions we deliver to enhance Joint Force development.
Grow your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the Global Defense Sector.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
4+ years of experience with researching, writing, and providing recommendations pertaining to national security, strategic competition, or irregular warfare
4+ years of experience developing, producing, or synchronizing strategic or campaign level assessments
Experience supporting strategic or operational planning on the United States military staff such as Joint Staff or Combatant Commands
Knowledge of the Department of Defense and national security issues
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior military and civilian leaders
Ability to work across multiple lines of effort under rigid timelines
Ability to help manage multi-stakeholder forums and capture key outputs for senior leaders
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Department of Defense doctrine, education, concept development and experimentation, training, exercises, and lessons learned
Experience with the Joint Staff Planning Process or the Joint Operation Planning Process
Experience using Microsoft Office products
Master's degree in security studies, international affairs, or public policy
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.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, 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.