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CWMD Strategy & Policy Analyst
The Opportunity:
As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complex environments, and you leverage your skills to think bigger, push further, and solve difficult challenges. We're looking for someone like you to help create innovative solutions for missions that secure the safety and stability of our nation.
As a CWMD Strategy & Policy Analyst, you'll combine your policy development, strategic planning, and analytical expertise to design and implement mission-critical solutions for CWMD programs. You'll contribute to the research, development, and assessment of strategic initiatives aimed at improving policies and mission alignment while supporting critical decision-makers. Your knowledge of compliance, risk management, and analytical workflows will ensure optimized performance and informed action as part of an integrated defense mission.
You'll impact the work we do for CWMD missions and the solutions we deliver for national security, defense planning, and program compliance. Engaging with a cross-functional team of experts, you'll help shape key policies and ensure procedural excellence in addressing key national priorities, including readiness, deterrence, and security efforts.
Grow your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and policy challenges for some of our nation's most critical objectives. Work with us as we help to ensure a safer future for generations to come.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• Experience developing and analyzing procedures, workflows, and documentation for CWMD or defense policy programs
• Knowledge of national security policy, compliance standards, and risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Ability to deliver timely and effective analyses to support decision-making in complex operational environments
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of experience in an analytical or CWMD field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with stakeholder engagement for cross-agency coordination under national security programs
• Knowledge of treaty compliance, policy optimization strategies, and defense mission planning
• Master's degree in Policy Analysis, National Security Studies, Public Administration, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant Policy or Defense Certifications

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $48,000.00 to $98,000.00 (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, 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.

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.