SAIC

Program Support Specialist

SAIC • $80K — $120K *
Fort Washington, MD 20744In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience (or 4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • Active Secret clearance required (U.S. Citizenship)
  • Strong knowledge of DHS requirements and homeland security mission
  • Experience in program administration and stakeholder engagement in academic or research environments
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder interaction
  • Proven experience in strategic planning and aligning operations with mission needs
  • Ability to manage complex processes and multi-stakeholder initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Assist Program Managers in administering Phases I and II of COE Competitions
  • Collaborate with COE leadership to align workplans with DHS requirements
  • Act as liaison to promote engagement between COE, researchers, and educators
  • Support collaboration with various academic disciplines to meet operational needs
  • Contribute to developing processes and frameworks for effective COE operations

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with ongoing application acceptance
  • Collaborative team-focused atmosphere
  • Opportunity to work closely with academic stakeholders
  • Involvement in initiatives aligning research to practical applications
  • Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Program Support Specialist will play a critical role in assisting with Phases I and II of the COE (Centers of Excellence) Competitions process. This position involves working closely with Program Managers and COE leadership to ensure research and education workplans align with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements and the broader homeland security mission. The role also requires fostering collaboration with academic stakeholders to enhance the practical application of their research and educational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • COE Competition Support: Assist Program Managers in administering and supporting Phases I and II of the COE Competitions process.
  • Alignment with DHS Requirements: Collaborate with COE leadership to ensure that annually approved research and educational workplans meet DHS standards and align with strategic homeland security mission objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between COE leadership, researchers, and educators to promote engagement and support partnerships that advance homeland security goals.
  • Operational Needs Alignment: Support Program Managers in collaborating with researchers and educators across various academic disciplines to ensure their work is tailored to on-the-ground operational requirements.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of processes, strategies, and frameworks that enhance the effectiveness of COE operations and align research initiatives with real-world application.

Qualifications

Required:
  • BS and 5 years of related experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • Active Secret clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship
  • Strong understanding of DHS requirements and familiarity with the homeland security mission.
  • Experience in program administration and stakeholder engagement, preferably in an academic or research-oriented environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of academic and operational stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to assist in strategic planning and aligning operations with established requirements and mission needs.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage complex processes and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Knowledge of interdisciplinary academic research and its practical applications.
  • Prior experience supporting federal programs or agencies, especially in the field of homeland security.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills to support program development and competition phases.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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