Special Assistant

SAIC•Alexandria, VA

3h•$80 - $100•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. This position is contingent on government funding which is anticipated for April 2026 Job Description: 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. The salary for this position is targeted between $80-100K based on education, experience, and skills. 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.

Requirements

proactive
detail-oriented
excellent organizational skills
communication skills
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.

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