Defense Mission Expert
The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe.
As a Defense Mission Expert, you’ll bring your leadership, operational planning, and exercise development expertise to work alongside thought leaders in consulting and analytics. You’ll use your skills and expertise to develop, plan, and execute a joint exercise program. Work with us to create concepts of operations incorporating exercise and training objectives. Coordinate with USNORTHCOM Directorates and Service components to ensure the successful resourcing and execution of various Tier I and Tier II joint exercises, to demonstrate Mission Essential Tasks (METs). Develop scenarios and train Commanders and Staff on key tasks and topics relevant to the client. Navigate the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) and successor as the program of record to record, request, plan, execute, observe and asset the Joint Event Life Cycle of the Joint Exercise Program. Work closely with Directors and Staff to revise and execute a Joint Training Plan, support the Exercise Working Group, and coordinate as an action officer across a joint staff.
You served your country as an Officer. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
10+ years of experience as a DoD professional, including interaction with O-6/GS-15-level Supervisors, Directors, or Commanding Officers
Experience working in a Joint Force Headquarters as an action officer, along with coordinating the planning and execution of joint operation and exercises
Ability to integrate as an action officer with a joint staff of Field Grade Officers
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Knowledge of Joint Training and Exercise Program and Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operation
Top Secret clearance
Master's degree in National Security
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100-300 courses, 400-500+ Certification
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) training level II Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.
A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
