Operations Analyst Principal: Path to Deputy PM

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks an Operations Analyst Principal to support a large SETA program for the NRO GED. The role will coordinate front-office activities, manage communications, calendars, and executive schedules while aligning with program leadership.

Initially you will oversee daily workflows, then shadow leadership, taking on more ownership and evolving toward Deputy Director/Deputy Program Manager responsibilities. A TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years, or Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD/JD with 5+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly.
• 5 years of experience in government contracting, executive administration, or project support.
• Working knowledge of IC principles and NRO program support experience.
• Experience developing and implementing processes for information sharing and dissemination to stakeholders.
• Experience partnering with customers to influence how things are done effectively.
• Executive experience supporting customers, coordinating activities, capturing minutes and disseminating actions.
• Experience helping customers improve methods of communication to keep all parties informed.
• Demonstration of tact and good judgment to meet customer needs.
• Desire to advance into corporate or program management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary front-office contact for government inquiries and manage communications with professionalism.
• Coordinate calendars, high-level briefings, and logistics for program-wide meetings.
• Draft, edit, and track executive correspondence, minutes, and status reports.
• Maintain contract deliverables, onboarding schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Work with the Program Director to learn contract operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Analyze current workflows to recommend and implement efficiency improvements.
• Gradually assume management of sub-tasks, ad-hoc client initiatives, and junior staff.

Skills

Executive administration

Stakeholder management

Document coordination

Calendar management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Public Policy/Communications

Master’s degree in related field

PhD or JD with 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks an Operations Analyst Principal to support a large SETA program for the NRO GED. The role will coordinate front-office activities, manage communications, calendars, and executive schedules while aligning with program leadership.

Initially you will oversee daily workflows, then shadow leadership, taking on more ownership and evolving toward Deputy Director/Deputy Program Manager responsibilities. A TS/SCI with Poly is required.