Irregular Warfare Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

9d•$77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

As an Irregular Warfare Advisor, you will develop analysis and recommendations for executive-level audiences in a fast-paced work environment. You will provide expertise in foreign policy, defense policy, engagement planning, experimentation, and security cooperation, with an emphasis on the USAFRICOM area of operations. The role includes advising on irregular warfare policy, preparing senior leaders for international engagements, and executing complex work with high autonomy and minimal supervision. Applicants must have a TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor's degree. Booz Allen provides health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, along with paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The projected annual compensation range is $77,600 to $176,000, with the final salary determined by factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and Theater Special Operations Commands.
Experience in irregular warfare policy, planning, and operations.
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 irregular warfare and special operations.
TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing and briefing DoW senior leaders for policy-level engagements.
Experience serving as the lead action officer for trips accompanying senior leaders and executives for international or domestic engagements.
Experience supporting Congressional engagements.
Experience in irregular warfare policy, planning, and operations within the AFRICOM area of operations.
Knowledge of DoW-level planning processes.
Ability to advise executives on significant security cooperation initiatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Master's degree in International Relations or Political Science.

Responsibilities

Provide policy advice on irregular warfare, emphasizing the USAFRICOM area of operations.
Develop analysis and recommendations for executive-level audiences.
Draft materials for senior executive leadership, including read-aheads and talking points for bilateral and multilateral international policy engagements.
Prepare principals for bilateral or multilateral engagements with international partners, DoW executives, and interagency leaders.
Apply writing expertise and advanced briefing skills when working with executive-level clients, using full knowledge of the DoW.
Operate with high autonomy, execute complex tasks, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.