Special Assistant

SAIC • Washington, DC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Special Assistant to provide exceptional support to the Department of War (DoW) Director of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC). This is an exciting position that requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional seeking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to significant national defense initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure the day-to-day operational success of the Director. This position is full-time on site in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Director’s Executive Assistant, efficiently manage and optimize the Senior Leader’s complex and fast-moving schedule.
• Assist with prioritization and de-confliction of meetings and events to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Track high priority initiatives for the Director and work with OSC teams to execute strategic projects and efforts.
• Ensure preparedness for all meetings and events and accompany the Director to ensure smooth logistics and track action items.
• Prepare briefing materials, organizing files, and maintain sensitive documents.
• Anticipate the needs of leadership by proactively identifying potential issues and providing innovative solutions to address them swiftly.
• Exercise independent judgment in coordinating cross‑functional initiatives, assessing priorities, and making recommendations that support the Director’s strategic objectives.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and prepare executive‑level summaries or recommendations to inform leadership decision‑making on complex organizational and strategic matters.

What This Job Offers

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