Strategic Competition Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

22h • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

The Strategic Competition Analyst will support Booz Allen’s Joint Combatant Commands account by conducting research and analysis that advances Department of Defense implementation guidance and supports development of joint doctrine, concepts, and assessments for the current and future Joint Force. The role evaluates complex systems, processes, and policies and develops recommendations to improve the Joint Force’s conceptual understanding and operational effectiveness. The analyst will contribute to solutions for Joint Force development and work on complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the Global Defense Sector.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience researching, writing, and providing recommendations pertaining to national security, strategic competition, or irregular warfare.
• At least 4 years of experience developing, producing, or synchronizing strategic- or campaign-level assessments.
• Experience supporting strategic or operational planning on a United States military staff, such as the 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; applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and provide recommendations related to national security, strategic competition, or irregular warfare.
• Develop, produce, or synchronize strategic- or campaign-level assessments.
• Support strategic or operational planning on a United States military staff, such as the Joint Staff or Combatant Commands.
• Evaluate complex systems, processes, and policies and generate recommendations to improve Joint Force conceptual understanding and operational effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders, both orally and in writing.
• Work across multiple lines of effort under rigid timelines.
• Help manage multi-stakeholder forums and capture key outputs for senior leaders.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level