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Operations Research And Systems Analysis Advisor

Space has evolved from a peaceful environment into a contested and congested domain. The U.S. Space Force is rapidly expanding to address global threats. Booz Allen enables mission success through advanced technology and enabling services to deliver speed to outcomes.

Our team is sought out to solve the Service's most difficult and amorphous problems. We are seeking prior service members with understanding of how the defense enterprise works and a willingness to problem solve issues big and small. Our teams are tasked with designing, standing up, operating, and optimizing organizations. We're tasked with identifying advanced tools and technology that can expedite military outcomes or reduce staff burden. We're tasked with managing the byproducts of change through project implementation. Each project we take on presents new opportunity.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience interfacing with external organizations, including Combatant Commands, Field Commands or Major Commands, and the Joint Staff
• Experience conducting modeling, simulation, assessments, and mission analysis
• Experience formally briefing senior military leaders on complex topics
• Knowledge of advanced operations research and systems analysis tools, their strengths and weaknesses, and their interactions
• Knowledge of the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
• Knowledge of analytics tools for synchronization and integration
• Ability to support general staff functions, including travel planning for senior leaders
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience as a 15A, FA49, or intelligence analyst
• Experience supporting analytic activities, including space-related activities
• Experience supporting the space military or intelligence communities
• Experience supporting the Joint Force
• Experience leveraging the DoW's Task Management Tool (TMT)
• TS/SCI 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 $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

• 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.

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.