Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst, Senior

Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst, SeniorThe Opportunity:As a Senior Strategic Planning and Deterrence Analyst, you’re passionate about developing and executing long-term plans for organizational or national objectives, aligning with the organization’s mission and operational goals, including conducting scenario-based, adversary decision calculus, and course-of-action (COA) analysis to support deterrence planning, wargaming, and operational readiness. We need an experienced analyst with foresight, analytical rigor, and policy understanding to support strategic planning and deterrence mission-critical decision-making processes.On our strategic plans and policy services support team, you’ll leverage internal and external sources to analyze and integrate national-level strategic guidance into Air Force policy and planning for the deterrence mission. In this role, you’ll use your passion for building strategic planning frameworks and deterrence analysis to develop insights that shape discussions and decision-making at the Air Force and Department of War (DoW) level to advance Air Force operations worldwide.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have: 10+ years of experience supporting national security strategy, campaign planning, force planning, deterrence analysis, or defense policy developmentKnowledge of defense strategy, strategic guidance documents, and national security prioritiesKnowledge of participating in major strategic reviews such as a program budget review, nuclear posture review, joint strategic capabilities plan, and global force management allocation planAbility to clearly communicate complex solutions and insights to senior leaders through briefings, reports, and presentationsAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeTS/SCI clearance Bachelor’s degree in National Security Studies, International Relations, Strategic Studies, and Political ScienceNice If You Have: Experience with the USAF, Joint Staff, and STRATCOMMaster’s degree in National Security Studies, International Relations, Strategic Studies, and Political ScienceJPME I or II CertificationSecurity Cooperation Workforce Certification 2.0Completion of Strategy Courses and Advanced Campaign Planning CoursesClearance: 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.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