Directors Action Group (DAG) Project Analyst

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,001 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced DAG Project Analyst on the Horizon Program to support the US Space Force in research, development, procurement, operations, and sustainment of advanced space systems. The position is in‑person in El Segundo, California.

You will analyze acquisition tasks, organize administrative actions, document responses, use NIPR/SIPR TMT tools, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate deliverables and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in program management, systems engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting government acquisitions and technical programs is preferred.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly clearance and pass security requirements.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze USSF SSC, SpOC, and OSD tasks for SSC/SZA program office.
• Organize, track, and respond to administrative personnel actions.
• Develop and document initial technical and programmatic responses.
• Use TMT and email to retrieve and respond to tasks and updates.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and support meetings.
• Coordinate across teams to implement planned tasks and solutions.
• Brief leadership on responses, status, and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI

Job Details

• Job ID: 2614685
• Location: El Segundo, CA, US
• Date Posted: 2026-07-17
• Category: Program Management
• Subcategory: Project Analyst
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: No
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
• Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced 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 organize, track, and respond to administrative personnel actions for the organization, such as awards, decorations, inbound/outbound, 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

• One bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience in program management, systems engineering, logistics, and/or government acquisitions of Space Systems, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

Salary

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