Operations Analyst Principal

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Operations Analyst Principal to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations Analyst to provide comprehensive front-office support to our federal government client. This role serves as the central hub of administrative and operational activities for the program. This position is uniquely structured as a leadership succession role. The successful candidate will initially manage daily front-office workflows, client communications, and executive schedules. Over time, they will shadow program leadership, take on increased operational ownership, and be groomed to eventually transition into the role of Deputy Director / Deputy Program Manager for the contract.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for incoming government client inquiries, managing front-office communications with professionalism.
• Coordinate calendars, schedule high-level briefings, and manage logistics for program-wide meetings.
• Draft, edit, and track executive correspondence, action items, meeting minutes, and weekly/monthly status reports.
• Maintain and organize contract deliverables, onboarding schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with the current Program Director to learn contract operations, financial budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Analyze current front-office and program workflows to recommend and implement efficiency enhancements.
• Gradually assume management over specific sub-tasks, ad-hoc client initiatives, and junior support staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed