Education Action Officer

Education Action OfficerThe 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.Supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), you will help shape the future of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) for the Armed Forces. You understand that modern military education requires more than policy knowledge, it demands precise coordination, expert analysis, senior-level communication, and mission-focused execution. We’re looking for a seasoned professional with joint education experience who can navigate complex accreditation processes, senior leader requirements, and multiagency coordination. In this role, you will provide daily support to JPME programs, advise senior leaders, facilitate high-visibility working groups, and contribute directly to national-level education policy that impacts the entire Joint Force. You will play a central part in analyzing, preparing, coordinating, and evaluating education programs and policy documents, ensuring JPME compliance with directives, supporting doctrine and education integration, and enabling the mission of developing world-class joint warfighters. This is your chance to apply your operational, analytical, and leadership expertise to a mission that directly strengthens the nation’s strategic readiness. Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:4+ years of experience working with Joint and Service staff organizations, including their functions, missions, and interrelationships Experience assisting with developing or assessing joint education programs, accreditation materials, and senior-level education policiesExperience facilitating conferences, working groups, and project meetings, including preparing briefs, managing coordination timelines, and supporting leadership decision cycles Experience supporting policy development, reviewing position papers, and providing recommendations aligned with senior-leader priorities Ability to deliver high-quality communication to senior military and civilian leaders, including at the general or flag officer level Top Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience supporting military education or senior-level headquarters organizations, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience supporting military education or senior-level headquarters organizationsNice If You Have:Experience with Joint Staff service or working in a joint, combined, or operational education environment Experience supporting Officer Professional Military Education Policy or JPME compliance reporting Experience in the Process for Accreditation of Joint Education (PAJE)Experience managing organizational workflows and documentation, and supporting SOP development related to education or staff processes Experience coordinating with DoD educational institutions, curriculum developers, accreditation bodies, or senior-level working groups Knowledge of Outcomes-Based Military Education (OBME) concepts Possession of excellent interpersonal skills, to communicate complex and highly technical education matters clearly to various audiences Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;Top Secret clearance is required.CompensationAt 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Arlington, VAType: Full time