Governance Lead

Job Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. 

SAIC is seeking a Governance Lead to oversee the governance framework for a customer organization; ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices by developing and enforcing procedures; monitoring adherence to organizational guidelines; and advising leadership on governance matters across various business functions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a governance framework to include a system of rules, practices, and processes that direct and support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Regularly assessing compliance with established governance standards, conducting thorough inspections, identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and implementing corrective actions/process improvements.
• Creating and updating governance policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with the organization’s strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with different departments and leadership levels to communicate governance expectations, address concerns, and facilitate buy-in.
• Providing expert advice and support to management/leadership on governance matters, including presenting reports and recommendations.
• Conducting internal audits and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of governance practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Developing and delivering governance training programs to personnel at all levels to raise awareness and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Generating regular reports on governance performance, including key metrics and trends, to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more of related experience; Masters and sixteen(16) years or more of related experience; PhD or JD and thirteen (13) years or more of related experience.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, management information systems, or equivalent experience.

 Required Experience:

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• PMP certified.

Desired Experience:

• ITIL certified.

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.