Strategic Nuclear Systems Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$86,800 - $198,000•Remote

About The Position

Research and assess existing Department of War (DoW) global nuclear deterrence strategy, declaratory policy, adversary capabilities, and employment doctrine to guide their evolutions to support and anticipate the global political and military environment. Evaluate near-peer nuclear modernization programs and strategic signaling continuously to assess multi-polar threats and ensure the U.S. deterrent remains credible. Provide technical expertise to conduct rigorous analyses of nuclear systems, and evaluate performance and reliability factors. Synthesize complex technical data into clear, operationally relevant written and verbal assessments. Review and interpret nuclear studies, weapons‑effects analyses, and hazard‑environment research, with particular emphasis on determining implications for force readiness, mission planning, and strategic deterrence. Estimate and correlate operational impacts and provide expert guidance on risk, survivability, and mission assurance considerations. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of National Security System (NSS) architectures to evaluate system interdependencies, identify vulnerabilities, and support enterprise‑level mission and architecture analyses. Apply technical experience with nuclear weapons and associated effects to inform planning activities, wargaming efforts, scenario development, and strategic assessments.

Requirements

1+ years of experience assessing and interpreting nuclear research studies for operational impacts, nuclear science, and hazard environments
1+ years of experience analyzing nuclear weapons effects
1+ years of experience with IC reporting requirements and processes
Knowledge of National Security Space systems and architectures
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of experience supporting the DoW, Department of Energy (DoE), or IC in a nuclear weapons targeting or strategic engagement planning role, or 10+ years of experience supporting the DoW, DoE, or IC in a nuclear weapons targeting or strategic engagement planning role in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing and characterizing foreign ballistic missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles, hypersonic cruise missiles, missile trajectory analysis, and missile signatures
Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering software tools to model weapon systems, system behaviors, structures, and interfaces
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred; Doctorate degree in a STEM field a plus

Responsibilities

Research and assess existing Department of War (DoW) global nuclear deterrence strategy, declaratory policy, adversary capabilities, and employment doctrine to guide their evolutions to support and anticipate the global political and military environment.
Evaluate near-peer nuclear modernization programs and strategic signaling continuously to assess multi-polar threats and ensure the U.S. deterrent remains credible.
Provide technical expertise to conduct rigorous analyses of nuclear systems, and evaluate performance and reliability factors.
Synthesize complex technical data into clear, operationally relevant written and verbal assessments.
Review and interpret nuclear studies, weapons‑effects analyses, and hazard‑environment research, with particular emphasis on determining implications for force readiness, mission planning, and strategic deterrence.
Estimate and correlate operational impacts and provide expert guidance on risk, survivability, and mission assurance considerations.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of National Security System (NSS) architectures to evaluate system interdependencies, identify vulnerabilities, and support enterprise‑level mission and architecture analyses.
Apply technical experience with nuclear weapons and associated effects to inform planning activities, wargaming efforts, scenario development, and strategic assessments.