SAIC

Policy Analyst

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must have an Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Demonstrated expertise in understanding diverse career paths and stakeholder requirements.
  • Ability to develop a deep understanding of evolving program objectives.
  • Serve as the primary expert for staff and management on program parameters and exceptions.
  • Strong skills in crafting communications and briefings for senior management.
  • Experienced in conducting meetings on policy matters.

Responsibilities

  • Offer policy recommendations based on expertise and sound judgment.
  • Build understanding of customer policies to guide workforce effectively.
  • Assist in research and create briefings and communications for the customer.
  • Utilize customer systems to address executive-level HR inquiries.
  • Engage with employees across all levels on policy discussions and individual issues.
  • Maintain high standards of confidentiality and compliance in all duties.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Impactful role in a mission-critical setting.
  • Collaborative partnership with technical experts.
  • Access to high visibility projects and decisions.
  • Support for developing and refining communications skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Policy Analyst to join our team in Chantilly, VA, providing critical support to our customer in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that directly impacts the success of their mission. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver who thrives on making a tangible difference.

In this role, the selected candidate will partner closely with a technical expert to address key customer requirements related to human resources data analysis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the goals and evolving needs of both the customer and their mission partners, leveraging data-driven insights to guide decision-making and drive results. With a focus on high visibility and impactful work, this position is ideal for someone looking to contribute meaningfully to a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Offer policy and procedural recommendations based on sound judgment, expertise, and professional experience
  • Build a comprehensive understanding of customer policies and regulations to provide accurate and precise guidance to the workforce
  • Assist with the research, creation, and refinement of briefings, presentations, and workforce communications for the customer
  • Independently utilize customer systems to respond to executive-level inquiries related to human resources topics
  • Contribute to policy discussions and address individual issues, engaging with employees across all organizational levels
  • Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, fairness, and compliance in all interactions and responsibilities

Qualifications
  • Must have an Active TS/SCI with Polygraph in order to be considered for the position
  • Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience; commensurate experience will be considered in place of the degree
  • Demonstrated ability to gain a deep understanding of unique career paths and requirements for diverse stakeholders within a cross-organization program
  • Capacity to develop deep knowledge of a continuously evolving program and its objectives
  • Serve as the primary expert, addressing questions from staff and management at all levels regarding program parameters, including navigating potential exceptions
  • Work effectively with senior leadership in an individual contributor role, providing knowledgeable and reliable support
  • Skilled in creating comprehensive communications and briefings tailored for senior management, whether to support customer-led briefings or deliver presentations directly
  • Experienced in facilitating productive meetings to guide discussions on policy matters and address individual cases
  • Must be discreet, have executive presence, impartiality, and objectivity
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and stakeholders

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at SAIC

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Policy Analyst jobs: