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International Affairs Policy Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton

Chantilly, VAFull-time$78–176K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$78–176K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The International Affairs Policy Specialist researches and analyzes data to inform foreign policy programs and initiatives. The role applies advanced skills and industry knowledge to develop solutions to complex problems, working without considerable direction. The candidate will support policy and international correspondence and bring experience in international affairs or space policy analysis, Intelligence Community work, and knowledge of national space programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

International Affairs Analysis, requiredSpace Policy Analysis, requiredIntelligence Community Experience, requiredPolicy Drafting, requiredInternational Correspondence, requiredNational Space Programs, requiredIndependent Work, requiredIC International Affairs and Protocols, nice to haveDoD Experience, nice to haveAI Tools, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveOrganization, nice to have

Qualifications

5+ Years International Affairs or Space Policy Analysis Experience, requiredTS/SCI Clearance With Polygraph, requiredBachelor's Degree, requiredMaster's in English or International Relations, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

International Affairs Policy SpecialistThe Opportunity: Research and analyze data to inform foreign policy programs and initiatives. Apply advanced skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in international affairs or space policy analysis
  • Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC)
  • Experience in assisting with drafting policy and international correspondence
  • Knowledge of national space programs
  • Ability to work independently
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience in IC International Affairs and Protocols
  • Experience with the DoD
  • Experience with using AI tools
  • Ability to pay strict attention to detail
  • Possession of excellent written communication and organizational skills
  • Master's degree in English or International Relations

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 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 $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 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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 390 open Policy Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–176K/yr
  • Virginia median$100–158K/yr45 salary ranges
  • US median$87–129K/yr265 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $127K, is close to the Virginia median midpoint ($129K) — in the middle half of Policy Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 91 open Policy Analyst jobs in Virginia and 390 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Policy Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (325 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 215 of the 390 open Policy Analyst jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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