Strategic Project Advisor & Program Analyst

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Project Advisor and Program Analyst with extensive experience supporting senior leadership within one or more Department of War (DoW), Joint Staff, or Service-level staff offices.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to DoW leadership, oversee high-level initiatives, synthesize critical information, and drive cross-functional alignment to accelerate decision-making and translate executive vision into coordinated organizational action. This role supports critical defense operations and high-level strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Work On:

• 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 concise 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 to DoW leaders.

• Translate executive direction into coordinated organizational actions.

• Demonstrate strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working for the DoW, Joint Staff, or a Service-level staff office

• Experience developing deliverables such as 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 If You Have:

• Top Secret clearance

• Master’s degree

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.