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 analyses of large data sets and collaborate across a diverse workforce. The role supports strategic analysis of internal and external assessment data related to DoD critical missions, identifying systemic vulnerabilities arising from a broad range of threats to installations, sites, critical infrastructure, and assets.

The analyst collects, analyzes, correlates, and interprets data using quantitative and qualitative methods, then presents findings to highlight trends. The position uses integrated relational computer systems to create and access database files and prepare charts, graphs, and exhibits. It also supports comprehensive research projects, program evaluation and administrative studies, special projects, program-data management, and production of the Department’s annual report.

The position includes communicating objective, trend- and statistics-based findings to senior leadership through briefings and written or verbal correspondence. It also involves mission analysis and decomposition to identify mission-essential functions, tasks, capabilities, and operational dependencies, as well as supporting 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 the 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 with or knowledge of DoD Mission Assurance Programs.
• Prior experience with or operational or strategic knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense and/or Missile Warning architecture.
• Prior experience with MDA.
• Prior experience with or knowledge of DTRA programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department with strategic analysis of internal and external assessment data for DoD critical missions and identify systemic vulnerabilities based on threats to installations, sites, critical infrastructure, and assets.
• Collect, analyze, correlate, and interpret data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and present findings 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, making information understandable at multiple levels.
• 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