Strategic Project Advisor & Program Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

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 driving cross-functional alignment to accelerate decision-making and translate executive vision into coordinated organizational action. The position supports critical defense operations and high-level strategic decision-making. The advisor supports leadership in planning, managing, and executing high-visibility initiatives and special projects. They analyze operational, policy, and program data and turn it into concise executive briefings, decision papers, action plans, and decision-support matrices. They coordinate with functional offices and senior stakeholders, develop and monitor integrated project plans, and prepare clear, accurate, and timely written products and briefings for DoW leaders. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The projected annualized compensation range is $77,600 to $176,000. Salary depends on factors including location, education, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific and organizational requirements. The posting closes within 90 days of its posting date. Candidates must complete identity verification using biometrics and AI, and are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted. Work arrangements and any in-person requirements depend on whether the position is designated remote, hybrid, or onsite; no specific designation is provided in this posting.

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 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 with strong judgment and discretion.