Strategic Project Advisor & Program Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Strategic Project Advisor and Program Analyst to support senior leadership within one or more Department of War (DoW), Joint Staff, or Service-level staff offices. The role serves as a strategic partner to DoW leadership, overseeing high-level initiatives, synthesizing critical information, and fostering cross-functional alignment to accelerate decision-making and translate executive vision into coordinated organizational action. The work supports defense operations and high-level strategic decision-making.

The position involves advising leadership on high-visibility initiatives and special projects; analyzing operational, policy, and program information; coordinating across offices and senior stakeholders; maintaining project plans and executive deliverables; and preparing written products and briefings. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet applicable eligibility requirements for classified access. Secret clearance is required. Compensation is projected at $77,600 to $176,000 annually, depending on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements. The posting is expected to close within 90 days of its posting date.

Booz Allen describes a people-first culture that prioritizes collaboration. If the position is remote, occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility may still be required; if hybrid, work at a Booz Allen or customer facility is expected in line with leadership expectations and role needs; if onsite, work is primarily full-time at a customer facility. The specific work model for this position is not stated.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working for the DoW, Joint Staff, or a Service-level staff office.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings, information papers, and presentations.
• Ability to evaluate and oversee project execution across near-term, mid-term, and long-term assignments.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support DoW leadership in planning, managing, and executing high-visibility initiatives and special projects.
• Analyze and synthesize complex operational, policy, and program data into concise executive briefings, decision papers, action plans, and decision-support matrices.
• Coordinate across functional offices and senior stakeholders to align priorities, track actions, resolve issues, and accelerate leadership decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive-level deliverables.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written products and briefings for DoW leaders.
• Translate executive direction into coordinated organizational actions.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment using strong judgment and discretion.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values. Employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs; those below the threshold are eligible only for select offerings.

What This Job Offers

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