Policy Analyst Principal

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Program Analyst to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). Support includes coordinating research and development projects, end-user requirements, providing R&D project oversight, and reviewing technical proposals. This position will be working in the mission area of Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Explosive Operations (EOD/EXO) for an organization that rapidly identifies and develops capabilities to combat terrorism for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and the other Government organizations. ManTech is seeking an individual with a strong interest in technology, R&D, and project management.

The EOD/EXO subgroup’s objective is to provide rapid prototyping, capability development and delivery of advanced technologies, tools, and information to improve the operational capabilities of federal, state, and local bomb squads and the U.S. military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community to defeat and neutralize the full spectrum of terrorist explosive devices. In collaboration with military, federal, state, and local agencies, the EOD/EXO subgroup identifies and prioritizes multi-agency user requirements through joint working groups and then actively works with vendors and end-users to deliver advanced prototype systems that provide more efficiency and a greater degree of safety for bomb technicians to investigate, access, evaluate, and if needed render safe or dispose of suspect devices whether emplaced, person borne, vehicle borne, or water borne.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure successful execution and delivery of multiple research and development projects supporting the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, International partners, and the Interagency.
• Provide technical and operational advice and assistance related to Explosive Ordnance Disposal / Explosive Operations (EOD/EXO) projects.
•  Develop procurement packages resulting from Broad Agency Announcements and other vendor solicitations including Statements of Work, Technical Evaluations, Independent Cost Estimates, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc.
• Facilitate and manage the EOD/EXO portfolio at a programmatic level, in close coordination with a Government Program Manager.
• Support operational planning, testing, system fielding, and sustainment efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 10+ years of experience OR Masters degree & 8+ years of experience
• At least 10 years of experience with use or development of Counter-IED (C-IED) technologies.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Project Management, preferably with government research and development projects.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Other Skills Preferred: 

• Experience managing projects in a research and development environment or project execution office.  
• Ability to write technical documents and communicate complex subjects to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with government operational end users in Special Operations and non-DoD agencies.
• Basic knowledge of key government contracting elements and DoD acquisition processes such as SOWs, CDRLs and source selection.
• Experience in DoD Special Operations
• Current TS/SCI Clearance

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 24,000 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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.