Security Cooperation Planning Analyst

Security Cooperation Planning 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 Security Cooperation Analyst, you’ll bring your program management and process improvement, leadership, and stakeholder engagement expertise to work on projects to enhance DoW’s planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic capacity building programs. You will monitor and synchronize institutional capacity building authorities with broader security cooperation objectives, processes, and programs. You’ll develop and improve planning and resourcing strategies for the security cooperation enterprise, draft guidance and implementation instructions and analyzing data inputs against available funding.

You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex security cooperation systems, policies, and processes across multiple fiscal years. You’ll collaborate with team members on process improvements, innovation, and oversee products and deliverables to Congress. 

You served your country as a seasoned foreign policy, security cooperation, or pol-mil advisor. Now, continue your mission with us. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the U.S. government work to strengthen sustainable capabilities and capacity for our allies' and partners’ defense institutions.  

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience with Title 10 or Title 22 Security Cooperation programs
• 3+ years of experience with strategic planning and analysis to align strategic objectives to program and resourcing plans
• 3+ years of experience with program management of complex workstreams and lines of effort, taking guidance and developing workplans, implementing plans, identifying risk, communicating strategies, and managing deliverables
• 3+ years of experience with stakeholder engagement and communication across DoW organizations
• 1+ years of experience working on legislative affairs, analysis related to Congressional priorities, or Congressional reporting
• Ability to flexibly adapt to an evolving organizational structure, demonstrate leadership and vision to align goals with organizational objectives, and inspire team members’ innovation, creativity, and purpose
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Title 10 Security Cooperation program planning at a Geographic Combatant Command or Service Headquarters
• Experience with legislative affairs and priorities and responding to Congressional inquiries
• Knowledge of institutional capacity building approaches and programs
• Knowledge of Title 10 Security Cooperation processes, database planning systems, funding, and government appropriation cycle
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, trust, and feedback among team members
• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs preferred; Master’s degree in Foreign Affairs a plus
• SC-101, Change Management Process Improvement (CMAP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) 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.

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

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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.