Strategic Analytics Policy Analyst

SAIC • Fort Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support qualitative analysis of large data sets and collaborate across a diverse workforce. The role supports the Department in strategically analyzing internal and external assessment data related to DoD critical missions, identifying systemic vulnerabilities from a broad range of threats to DoD installations, sites, critical infrastructure, and assets. The analyst collects, analyzes, correlates, and interprets data using quantitative and qualitative methods and presents findings to highlight trends.

The position also involves using integrated relational computer systems to create and access database files, preparing charts, graphs, and exhibits, conducting research and evaluation studies, managing program data, and producing the Department’s annual report. The analyst conducts special projects and presents unbiased findings based on trend and statistical information, communicates with senior leadership through briefings and correspondence, performs mission analysis and decomposition, and supports Department integration efforts to ensure Mission Assurance Conduct is executed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience.
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Background in data analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with large DoD organizations.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis on large data sets, especially to identify patterns or relationships.
• Proficient research and analytical skills.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment with a diverse client base.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to problem-solve in a time-constrained environment.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of DoD Mission Assurance Programs.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of operational or strategic aspects of Ballistic Missile Defense and/or Missile Warning architecture.
• Prior experience with MDA.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of DTRA programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department in conducting strategic analyses of internal and external assessment data related to DoD critical missions and identifying systemic vulnerabilities.
• Collect, analyze, correlate, and interpret data using quantitative and qualitative methods; present data to highlight trends.
• Use integrated relational computer systems to create and access database files and prepare charts, graphs, and exhibits.
• Conduct comprehensive research projects, including assisting with program evaluation studies and other administrative studies as assigned.
• Compile, update, and manage all-program data and produce the Department’s annual report.
• Conduct special projects and present unbiased data based solely on trend and statistical information.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership through briefings, written and verbal correspondence, and other means as necessary.
• Conduct mission analysis and decomposition to identify mission-essential functions, tasks, capabilities, and operational dependencies.
• Support Department integration efforts to ensure Mission Assurance Conduct is executed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior