Critical Chemicals Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Assess technical capabilities of chemical processing and manufacturing industries .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and evaluating chemical processing and manufacturing capabilities within the defense industrial base, particularly in energetics and propulsion systems. Proven ability to develop acquisition strategies and manage complex projects while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

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5+ Years Experience In DoW Chemical Industrial BaseAcquisition Program Support For Weapon CapabilitiesDevelopment Of Acquisition StrategiesSecret ClearanceBachelor's Degree In Engineering Or Science

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Hard Skills

Chemical Processing EvaluationProduction Readiness AssessmentInvestment OversightAcquisition Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementRisk Reduction PlanningReporting Tool DevelopmentComplex Systems AnalysisEnergetics Qualification PolicyMunitions Systems Development

Soft Skills

Trusted AdvisorSenior Executive EngagementCorrespondence Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Defense Acquisition University Certification

Industry Keywords

Energetics PortfoliosDefense Industrial BaseMissilesMunitionsHypersonic MunitionsAcquisition Decision MemorandaIntegrated Product Team ReportsCritical ChemicalsCost, Schedule, And Performance RisksInternational Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess technical capabilities of chemical processing and manufacturing industries
Evaluate production and integration readiness
Establish and oversee investments in the defense industrial base covering DoW's energetics portfolios
Recommend solutions and participate in senior executive engagements
Develop reporting tools to assess investments and the capabilities they provide to the DoW
Serve as a trusted advisor to customers
Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes
Assist in project management
Support projects that drive investments in the energetics defense industrial base and energetics qualification and acquisition policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the DoW chemical, energetics or propulsion industrial base, acquisition enterprise, or management of chemical, energetics or propulsion systems development supporting missiles, munitions, or hypersonic munitions
3+ years of experience supporting acquisition programs or operations for weapon capabilities, including air-to-air, air-to-ground, ground-to-ground, ground-to-air weapons, or subsonic, supersonic, or hypersonic cruise missiles
Experience developing and evaluating acquisition strategies, acquisition program baselines, risk reduction plans, or industry capital equipment investment plans
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a Science field
Experience preparing and coordinating correspondence requests directed to senior department leadership, legislative branch offices, foreign governments or agencies, international organizations, or private organizations
Experience supporting Acquisition Decision Memoranda, Integrated Product Team (IPT) reports, or program update briefings
Knowledge of monthly and quarterly status reports on defense industrial base investment programs
Knowledge of Critical Chemicals or Energetics portfolios and associated cost, schedule, and performance risks
Secret clearance, master's degree, and Defense Acquisition University certification are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud-protection process
Camera-on expectation during virtual meetings
Remote work may be available, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility when required