Operations Support Analyst and Japanese Linguist, Mid

About the role

Booz Allen is hiring a mid-level Operations Support Analyst and Japanese Linguist in Fussa, Japan. The analyst provides administrative support, Japanese cultural analysis, and Japanese-English interpretation and translation, supporting U.S.-Japanese bilateral military efforts at tactical and operational levels, including social events, community engagements, leader engagements, media and press events, table-top discussions, wargames, military planning and exercise execution.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support such as bilateral coordination, scheduling, travel, access, security verification and other logistical requests.
• Organize preparatory sessions, collect biographies, draft information papers and talking points, and gather background information.
• Analyze Japanese and American cultures and advise on optimizing bilateral understanding and communications in English and Japanese.
• Attend joint, bilateral or multinational planning conferences, working groups and site surveys to support client attendees on maritime operations, often in austere environments on ships and aircraft, with occasional evening and weekend work.
• Review, analyze and translate letters, invitations, certificates, procedures, briefs, military planning documents and other related materials as directed by the client.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience with military operations and coordination.
• 2+ years of translation and interpretation support for the military.
• HS diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree in Japanese Language or Japanese Culture is a nice-to-have.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information.
• Ability to speak, write and read Japanese and English, and to explain complex topics to senior military and civilian leaders.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Japanese culture, military organization and how U.S. Forces integrate with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
• Knowledge of the military organization and culture of joint U.S. Forces and partner allies in the U.S. Indo-Pacific area of operations.
• Ability to advise leadership on cultural matters to achieve military objectives.
• Nice to have: military terminology across all branches and a Secret clearance.

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $61,900 to $141,000 depending on location, qualifications and contract specifics.
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.