Mission Risk Analyst

Mission Risk Analyst

The Opportunity:

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.

As a mission risk analyst, you’ll bring your analytical expertise to work on projects for the Department of War. You’ll research the efficacy of adversary capabilities against current and future defense portfolios and support senior leader decision forums. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and mission risks to help quantify investment tradeoffs.

You’ll guide the work we do for the Department of War and the solutions we deliver for capability development and acquisition planning. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the warfighter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience working in a professional environment

• Experience coordinating and leading meetings, both pre-planned and short notice

• Experience with mission and OPLAN decomposition into tasks to define mission level risk impact

• Ability to communicate with government clients, contractors, and mission partners to convey ideas and concepts

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with a varied team of engineers, defense and intelligence analysts, scientists, and uniformed military members

• Ability to plan, conduct, and analyze research to mission risk assessments

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience writing and reviewing senior-level DoD and Joint Staff correspondence

• Experience in intelligence analysis and developing adversary capability assessments or scenarios

• Experience working across stakeholder groups to achieve a common goal

• Experience with risk management principles

• Experience with Cyber Risk Mitigation

• Experience serving on DoD staff and interacting with senior leaders

• Experience leading teams to meet timelines and deliverables

• Experience in Weapon Systems analysis or mission thread analysis

Clearance:

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.

Compensation

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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 $86,800.00 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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.