Mission Readiness Strategy and Improvement Consultant, Junior

Mission Readiness Strategy and Improvement Consultant, Junior

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about helping organizations evolve and advance their operations? Whether it’s strategy development, process improvement, performance measurement, or business management analysis, it comes down to one thing: learning how an organization works and making it better. Although many organizations know where they want to go, getting there can be a challenge. Thankfully, that’s what you do: improve the systems that move entire organizations forward. It’s why we’re looking for someone like you—a strategy and improvement consultant who can identify long-term goals and create the processes needed to achieve them.

This is an opportunity to create efficiency in the homeland security and national resilience enterprise. As a strategy and improvement consultant, you’ll use your expertise to help assess how alterations will impact business processes and develop solutions to ensure organizational readiness. From unrealized potential to systemic challenges, your team will provide your client with a holistic view of their organization to transform their practices and be ready when mission operations call. This position is located in the Washington, DC area.

Work with us as we lead change in emergency management. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience in the support of emergency management response or emergency management exercises

• Experience working independently on small project teams

• Knowledge of concepts of organizational strategy and performance

• Ability to apply industry standards for organizational operations, including planning, training, assessing, and improving

• Ability to work in a team environment, conduct research and analysis, and develop high quality written reports and briefings

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple high-priority assignments

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree  

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience in the application of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles and doctrine in the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of exercises

• Experience designing, developing, and conducting organizational performance assessments

• Experience with federal and state government relationships and policies

• Experience with SharePoint

• Experience with Microsoft Office Visio

• Experience with ArcGIS

• Knowledge of homeland security and emergency management fundamentals

• Possession of excellent consulting skills, including oral and written communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and research and analysis skills

• Secret clearance

• Completion of HSEEP training

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.