Job Description

Description

SAIC is actively seeking an Associate Policy Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support the Directorate for Organizational Policy and Decision Support within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management/Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD).  The successful candidate will be responsible for major Departmental activities to include assisting with tracking, supporting, and/or assessing strategic initiatives/documents, senior leader decision making bodies, implementation of organizational adjustments, and institutionalization of management reforms.

Daily responsiblitites may include

• Supporting tracking, executing, and reporting on various govenance fora including the Deputy’s Management Action Group (DMAG) and the Deputy’s Workforce Council (DWC) among others.
  • This includes assistance as the primary staffing element of Deputy Secretary-led governance processes; and providing administrative, meeting support, and facilitate, promote, and integrate required analytical support, as appropriate.
• Assisting with preparing briefing material for senior leadership decision making.
• Conducting ad-hoc research and analyzing mission-related issues.
• Interacting and building relationships with various DoD Components to gather information on status of strategic initiatives; compiling and analyzing data; and support to briefings and task development.
• Preparation of briefings on findings of significance related to office initiatives/proposals.
• Utilize, configure, and maintain knowledge management/decision support tools, in particular MS SharePoint, in order to track strategic actions and fora. 
• Rapidly synthesize complex information for senior leader decision making. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year of experience with the Department of Defense with a BA/BS in Political Science, National Security Affairs, International Relations, International Economics, or a related field.

• This position requires experience with the Department of Defense and fundamentally requires an open and creative mind, the ability to conduct rigorous analysis with limited oversight from senior management, and the ability to present difficult concepts in simple terms. 
• Comfortable with communicating clearly with senior officials and senior staff.
• Familiarity with Service- and/or OSD-level strategy, policy, governance or resource allocation processes as a result of previous government, military and/or private sector assignments. 
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Committed to exceptional client service and professionalism while working at the client site.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and common office software applications.
• Background and training in the application of various knowledge management and collaborative tools including the use of MS SharePoint.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work in a dynamic government work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to problem-solve in a time-constrained environment and to take initiative and work independently as appropriate.
• Ability to prioritize tasks through strong organizational skills as well as to lead both individuals and teams.
• Knowledge in analyzing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Executive process, congressional authorization and appropriations legislation, and development of DoD Policy Directives is preferred.
• Master’s Degree in a related field.

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Military Base access required (Pentagon)

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.