Operational Assessment Analyst

About the role

Booz Allen is seeking an Operational Assessment and Data Analytics Specialist to bridge naval strategy and advanced analytical methods. The analyst designs repeatable assessment frameworks, uses agentic AI and data pipelines, and applies modeling, simulation and wargaming to evaluate fleet operations, military campaigns and strategic investments. The role works closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced Service Component Headquarters environment, turning complex operational data into strategic insights.

Key responsibilities

• Create solutions for defense mission planning and Joint Defense, and guide the work done for military missions
• Design repeatable assessment frameworks and apply modeling, simulation and wargaming to evaluate fleet operations and campaigns
• Translate complex operational data into actionable strategic insights for senior leadership

Required profile

• Experience with strategic and operational-level military operations, campaign planning, fleet operations plans and orders, joint and naval doctrine, and headquarters staff functions
• Experience developing campaign assessments, Measures of Performance (MOPs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and objective measurement systems
• Experience creating, capturing, organizing and assessing data for enterprise use
• Experience as an operations leader in a Service Component Headquarters, briefing executive-level leadership and producing high-quality deliverables
• Knowledge of naval operations, terminology and force constructs
• Ability to translate to analytical insights
• Bachelor's degree and Secret clearance; TS/SCI clearance and Master's degree in a quantitative field are nice to have

Required skills

• Using AI platforms or dashboards and manipulating agentic AI to solve operational problems
• Modeling and simulation or wargaming to test operational concepts
• Nice to have: AI systems and automated data pipelines for operational assessments, quality control and editorial oversight of high-level documents, completion of JPME Phase I

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $86,800 to $198,000 depending on experience, education and contract terms
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance and work-life programs
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance