War Exercise Developer

The Opportunity:

Support Air Force wargaming as part of a collaborative team focused on the design, development, and execution of rapid-turn, small-scale wargames, Tabletop Exercises ( TTXs ) , and related events. Inform Air Force senior leader decision-making. Contribute to scenario development, analytic framing, and post-event synthesis to ensure actionable insights. E nga ge with stakeholders across the Air Force to align wargame objectives with strategic priorities. Apply game‑theoretic and design met hodologies to create or refine exercise environments used to test hypotheses, assumptions, and constraints. Support execution of analytic exercises, wargames, tabletop sessions, workshops, and modeling events. Recommend appropriate stakeholder participation and ensure scenario validity. Develop technical program plans for experimentation campaigns, including functional baselines, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments. This position is located in Arlington, VA.

You Have:

• Experience supporting wargames, Tabletop Exercises ( TTXs ) , or scenario-based analytic events, including notetaking, client management, facilitation support, or data synthesis
• Experience supporting DoD or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytic environments
• Ability to e nga ge 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 met hodologies, tools, and processes for wargaming and mission analysis
• Ability to produce client-ready written products and support end-to-end event documentation
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

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

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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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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

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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.