Information Environment Scenario Writer:

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

What You'll Work On:

• Replicate Contested OE: Assist in designing and replicating a realistic contested information environment, such as cyberspace, social media, media, or perception management. Produce scenario timelines, injects, content calendars, and artifacts, such as social posts, threat website pages, or multimedia products, suitable for both scripted and competitive exercises.

• IE Adjudication & R&W Process: Participate in adjudications for IE effects and support the Rules & Workaround (R&W) processes involving IO, Civil Affairs (CA), Military Information Support Operations (MISO), and Public Affairs (PAO).

• Compliance & Execution Oversight: Ensure IE effects targeting BLUE and OPFOR comply with R&W guidance, legal constraints, and exercise control guidance. Monitor and validate that planned IE actions are conducted as approved and do not create uncontrolled outcomes.

• Coordination with Senior Control: Maintain continuous coordination with BLUE and OPFOR senior control elements to schedule and confirm IE effects are executed during requested and approved windows. Provide timely status updates and modify effects as required by adjudication results or emergent exercise needs.

• ION & Information Environment Replication: Utilize the Information Operations Network (ION) and other approved tools and platforms to replicate the information environment, including social media presence, adversary-style messaging, influencer tactics, and engagement patterns, threat websites, propaganda pages, multimedia exploitation, and other adversary communication techniques. Implement immersive, interactive content and monitor participant interaction where appropriate.

• Storyline Integration & Intelligence Support: Work closely with storyline authors, OPFOR, and intelligence SMEs to align IE content with overall exercise narrative, desired effects, and intelligence requirements.

• Research & TTP Translation: Conduct classified and unclassified research on emerging adversary information tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and translate findings into replicable exercise inputs that are safe and doctrinally representative.

• Reporting & After-Action: Produce IE planning products, adjudication logs, content libraries, timelines, and after-action inputs to support AARs and lessons learned. Archive IE artifacts and maintain version-controlled repositories per exercise data management policies.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience in information operations, military information support operations, marketing, public affairs, or journalism

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time CONUS and OCONUS

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in the military OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the military

• FA30, 37A, 37F, or PAO Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience serving in an S39, G39, or J39 staff section while deployed

• Experience writing scenario content and tactical and operational-level IE effects for training exercises or operational planning

• Experience using the Information Operations Network (ION) or similar IE or simulation platforms to create, publish, and manage simulated social media or website content

• Experience with content production including multimedia or graphic editing and simple web development for threat-site replication

• Experience supporting MCTP, Combat Training Centers, Joint or Coalition exercises, or large-scale WFX

• Knowledge of planning on-line marketing campaigns, online journalism, public relations, or analyzing perspectives among on-line audiences

• Knowledge of adversary communications techniques, social media manipulation, influence tactics, and information ecosystem dynamics

• Ability to brief senior leaders and coordinate with multiple control elements

• Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills

• Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

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.

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.