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Wargame Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
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United States, Virginia, Arlington
Aug 31, 2026
Job Number: R0248291

Wargame 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 Wargame Analyst, you will help design, plan, execute, and analyze wargames and tabletop exercises that support DoD and interagency decision-making. You'll work directly with clients on-site to translate complex operational and strategic problem sets into scenario-based analytic events, producing insights that influence real-world planning, readiness, and policy.

In this role, you'll contribute to end-to-end wargame execution by researching scenarios, shaping design concepts, supporting facilitation, capturing data, and producing clear, actionable analytic products. You'll bepart of a team advancing the company's long-standing wargaming practice, collaborating closely with senior wargame designers and mission stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.

What You'll Work On:

  • Lead the design, coordination, and execution of wargames and exercises, including scenario research, design documentation, facilitation support, and analytic capture.
  • Produce high-quality materials such as read-ahead documents, injects, player packets, streaming notes, findings, and after-action reports.
  • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear analytic insights for senior decision-makers.
  • Engage directly with clients to understand problem sets, shape objectives, and communicate findings effectively.
  • Support logistics, coordination, and administrative execution for wargames.
  • Maintain strong collaboration across internal teams and contribute to a positive team culture.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • Experience supporting wargames, tabletop exercises (TTXs), or scenario-based analytic events, including note-taking, client management, facilitation support, or data synthesis
  • Experience supporting DoD or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytic environments
  • Ability to engage confidently with various stakeholders in fast-paced settings
  • Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to analytic products with clarity and accuracy
  • Ability to manage people, delegate tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to rapidly learn new methodologies, tools, and processes for wargaming and mission analysis
  • Ability to produce client-ready written products and support end-to-end event documentation
  • Ability to work on-site and comply with clearance requirements
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with defense planning, operations, readiness assessment, or multi-agency coordination
  • Experience with the Joint Force
  • Experience in fast-paced, austere, or multinational environments
  • Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills

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 $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
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.

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