Defense Mission Expert

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, with a focus on Exercise Planning, you’ll bring your leadership, operational planning, and exercise development expertise to work alongside thought leaders in consulting and analytics on projects. 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 for a key activity. Coordinate with Directorates and Service components to ensure the successful resourcing and execution of various Tier I and Tier II joint exercises. Develop scenarios and inject to train Commander 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 Director 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 or GS-15-level Supervisor, Director, or Commanding Officers

• Experience working in a Joint Force Headquarters as an action officer, and 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 in the Arctic Region and Alaska

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in National Security studies or equivalent

• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100-300 or 400-500 courses preferred

• Completion of Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) training level II

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.

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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

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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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.