Defense Mission Analyst

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

About the role

As a defense mission analyst, you’ll bring your analytical expertise and defense acquisition knowledge to work on projects for national defense. You’ll analyze data that correlates mission risk to acquisition programs. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies and processes to execute data driven decision making.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with DoD Acquisition Program Management
• Experience with the Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE)
• Experience using DoD data platforms such as Advana and Maven Smart System (MSS) for data ingestion, integration, analysis, and visualization
• Experience documenting data analytics processes and maintaining reproducible analytic methods
• Experience working with large, complex datasets while ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability
• Knowledge of distinctions between Defense Acquisition Categories (ACATs) and how they are managed
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to technical teams, operators, and executive stakeholders
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience developing or supporting mission-focused data workflows, applications, and analytic capabilities
• Experience engaging data owners to establish sharing agreements that enable the establishment of data pipelines
• Experience supporting mission thread development, campaign assessment, operational planning, or risk modeling to inform strategic decision-making
• Experience with DoD and Intelligence Community data ecosystems and collaboration with interagency partners
• Experience developing data governance frameworks and standards
• Experience supporting FRAGO, OPORD, CONOPS, or other operational planning efforts through data engineering and analytics
• Knowledge of cybersecurity data and analytics

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.