Strategic Deterrence Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton•El Segundo, CA

2d•$86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Strategic Deterrence Advisor to support the U.S. Space Force as it addresses evolving threats in a contested and congested space environment. The role involves solving complex defense-enterprise problems and supporting the design, establishment, operation, and optimization of organizations. The advisor will help identify advanced tools and technologies that can accelerate military outcomes or reduce staff burden, and manage implementation projects associated with organizational and operational change. The position requires prior-service perspective, program management experience in relevant defense communities, engagement with senior government decisionmakers, and a TS/SCI clearance. Travel of up to 25% is required. The posted annualized compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. Benefit eligibility varies by work hours.

Requirements

At least 8 years of program management experience in the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3), national security, or space systems communities.
Experience engaging with senior government leaders or decisionmakers at GO and FO levels.
Knowledge of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) technologies, integrating tactical warning and attack assessment (ITW/AA) systems, and CBRN protection measures.
Knowledge of nuclear command, control, and communications architecture, U.S. nuclear detection systems, and hardening infrastructure against nuclear or CBRN threats.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
TS/SCI clearance required.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with space-focused military or intelligence communities, such as the U.S. Space Force.
Experience leveraging the DoW’s Task Management Tool (TMT).
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
Master’s degree in a technical, defense, or strategic field such as Engineering, Physics, or Nuclear Studies.

Responsibilities

Support the U.S. Space Force in addressing complex challenges in the contested and congested space domain.
Design, stand up, operate, and optimize organizations.
Identify advanced tools and technology to expedite military outcomes or reduce staff burden.
Manage project implementation and the byproducts of organizational and operational change.
Engage with senior government leaders and decisionmakers at GO and FO levels.
Travel up to 25% of the time.