Principal Policy Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Policy Analyst to support DoD CIO with a full range of Policy, analytic and administrative services to ensure smooth operation of the DoD CIO Action Group (CAG).  A successful candidate will be able to work in a high pace environment, deliver quality products and address multiple requirements. This individual will apply their Analytic and administrative skills to help solve complex issues and ensure the CAG’s workflow continues even during high demand activities.

• This role requires comprehensive support of DAFA CIO Council and other governance activities that clearly communicate the DoD CIO’s Council vision and outlines the path for its achievement.
• This work will include development of individual talking points that target specific DoD CIO issues, audiences, and/or topics; and develop a full explanation of the issue to be addressed, the audience targeted, the outcome desired, the schedule, and other relevant information.
• Plan, execute and manage DoD CIO strategic communications portfolio for senior DoD CIO executive leadership, to include internal, external and intra-governmental engagements.
• Provide briefings to the DoD CIO and senior executives on media articles, and assist in their preparation for internal and external speaking engagements.
• Plan, coordinate and attend external speaking engagements as requested by the DOD CIO and senior executives. This may include traveling with senior executives to external venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
• Team member well versed in Pentagon staff work
• Self starter
• Able to work with minimal guidance
• Willing to take ownership of a portfolio
• Able to give regular status updates to Chief of Staff and Deputy

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.