Nuclear Strategist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 21, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $142k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $139,518–$193,935 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Nuclear Strategist

Nuclear Strategist The Nuclear Strategist joins a specialized team tasked with solving complex, amorphous problems within the defense enterprise. This role involves designing, standing up, operating, and optimizing organizations while identifying advanced tools and technologies to expedite military outcomes and reduce staff burden. The individual will manage the byproducts of change through project implementation in a high-stakes environment. Key responsibilities involve engaging with senior government leaders at GO and FO levels to address critical challenges. Candidates must possess expertise in nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3), national security, or space systems. Required technical knowledge includes electromagnetic pulse (EMP) technologies, integrating tactical warning and attack assessment (ITWAA) systems, CBRN protection measures, and hardening infrastructure against nuclear threats. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and proficiency in the DoD’s Task Management Tool (TMT) is preferred for this strategic defense position.

What you'll do

  • Design, stand up, and operate organizational structures to meet mission requirements.
  • Identify advanced tools and technologies to expedite military outcomes and reduce staff burden.
  • Manage the impacts of organizational change through active project implementation.
  • Solve complex and ambiguous problems within the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) domain.
  • Engage with senior government leaders and decision-makers at General Officer and Flag Officer levels.
  • Apply expertise in EMP technologies, ITWAA systems, and CBRN protection measures to mission goals.
  • Develop strategies for hardening infrastructure against nuclear or CBRN threats.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with program management in the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3), national security, or space systems communities.
  • Experience engaging with senior government leaders or decisionmakers at GO and FO levels.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) technologies, integrating tactical warning and attack assessment (ITWAA) systems, and CBRN protection measures.
  • Knowledge of nuclear command, control, and communications architecture, U.S. nuclear detection systems, and hardening infrastructure against nuclear or CBRN threats.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Experience with space-focused military or intelligence communities, using Task Management Tool (TMT), a polygraph, or a Master's degree (preferred).
  • TS/SCI clearance.

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