SAIC

OPSEC Coordinator

SAIC$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • OPSEC Level II certification required
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years of experience, or PhD
  • Understanding of OPSEC principles and NISPOM standards
  • Knowledge of data protection rules for sensitive information
  • Proven ability to develop OPSEC SOP Plans
  • Experience in implementing OPSEC procedures per DoW regulations
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on compliance

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance with OPSEC requirements above NISPOM standards
  • Develop an OPSEC SOP Plan within 90 days of contract start
  • Ensure the SOP Plan details critical information and protection methods
  • Implement the approved OPSEC SOP Plan in line with DoW regulations
  • Coordinate OPSEC activities across systems and data processing functions

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility subject to government approval
  • Opportunities in a cutting-edge AI and analytics environment
  • Work on significant enterprise-scale mission objectives
  • Support a team focused on national security initiatives
  • Engagement with diverse operational activities and intelligence processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026.

Positions are contingent pending contract award.

A majority of the opportunities are in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee execution of all OPSEC requirements exceeding NISPOM standards for the program.
  • Develop an OPSEC SOP Plan within 90 days of contract start and submit for Government approval.
  • Ensure the SOP Plan identifies critical information, responsible parties, protection methods, and storage requirements.
  • Implement the approved OPSEC SOP Plan in accordance with DoW regulations.
  • Coordinate activities across information systems, data processing, systems analysis, and programming to ensure OPSEC compliance.


Qualifications

Education and Experience:

OPSEC Level II certified

Bachelors & 5+ years of related experience, Masters & 3+ years of experience, or PhD

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of OPSEC principles and NISPOM requirements.


  • Knowledge of appropriate data protection rules regarding sensitive data categories


  • Ability to develop OPSEC SOP Plans.


  • Competency in identifying critical information and defining protection and storage procedures.


  • Skill in implementing OPSEC SOPs in accordance with DoW regulations.


  • Ability to coordinate OPSEC processes across information systems, systems analysis, data processing, and programming functions.


  • Strong analytical and compliance focused mindset.


  • Ability to provide intelligence support for:
    • Contingency operations
    • Battle staff and operational-level planning
    • Joint and multi-lateral training exercises
    • Strategic engagement policy


  • Knowledge to assess future and on-going:
    • Political-military developments
    • Military capabilities and doctrine
    • Weapons acquisitions
    • Nation-specific employment of military forces


  • Skills to develop and maintain analytical procedures that:
    • Meet changing requirements
    • Ensure maximum operations
    • Support development and analysis of intelligence products

  • Skills to present analysis or products to customers.


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.
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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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