SAIC

Directors Action Group Project Analyst

SAIC$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of relevant experience in program management, systems engineering, logistics, or government acquisitions in Space Systems.
  • Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs, with a willingness to undergo a Polygraph examination.
  • Proven experience in supporting technical programs through the engineering life cycle, specifically in major systems acquisitions.
  • In-depth understanding of strategic acquisition processes, including PPBE and acquisition reporting.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, coupled with a proactive attitude.
  • Exceptional organizational skills focused on detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication capabilities, adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze acquisition tasks for USSF SSC, SpOC, and OSD on behalf of the SSC/SZA program office.
  • Organize and manage administrative personnel actions including awards, hiring, and personnel transitions.
  • Develop and document technical and programmatic responses and solutions utilizing past experiences.
  • Utilize task management tools and e-mail for effective retrieval and response to assigned tasks.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders to evaluate and refine program responses and solutions.
  • Coordinate with integrated program teams to plan and implement tasks aligned with previous solutions.
  • Provide leadership with briefings on status and responses for all assigned tasks.

Benefits

  • In-person role based in El Segundo, California; fostering collaboration and direct engagement within the team.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced space systems in support of the US Space Force under the Horizon Program.
  • Engagement with a complex and dynamic governmental acquisition environment, which enhances professional growth and learning.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Director's Action Group (DAG) Project Analyst on the Horizon Program to support the US Space Force (USSF) in research, development, procurement, operations, and sustainment of advanced space systems within the Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power Space Warfighting Delta (SSC/SZA) system program office. The position is in-person in El Segundo, California.

Your roles and responsibilities:
  • Analyze USSF SSC, Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) acquisition tasks on behalf of SSC/SZA system program office.
  • Proactively organizes, tracks, and responds to administrative personnel actions for the organization, such as awards, decorations, inbounds/outbounds, hiring, and similar tasks.
  • Leverage extensive background and expertise to develop and document initial technical and programmatic responses and solutions.
  • Use NIPR and SIPR Task Management Tool (TMT) and e-mail to retrieve and respond to tasks.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external program stakeholders to evaluate, consolidate, and refine responses and solutions; organize and support meetings as needed to gain consensus and ensure accurate and timely responses.
  • Coordinate across integrated program teams to help plan and implement assigned tasks consistent with responses and solutions previously provided.
  • Brief leadership on responses/solutions and status for all assigned tasks.


Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelor Degree and 14 years of related experience in program management, systems engineering, logistics, and/or government acquisitions of Space Systems.
  • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
  • Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
  • Experience supporting technical programs throughout the engineering life cycle with emphasis on major systems acquisitions.
  • Have an understanding of strategic acquisition processes (e.g., PPBE, program execution, acquisition reporting, etc.).
  • Proactive personality with strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
  • Strong organizational skills with a passion for detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility, versatility, and willingness to enthusiastically work with constantly changing priorities.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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