Policy Analyst Principal

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Policy Analyst Consultant to provide critical HR data analysis support to a mission-focused customer. The role partners with a technical expert to translate complex policies into workforce guidance and strategic insights.

You will draft briefings, respond to executive inquiries, and help shape policy discussions while maintaining strict confidentiality. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required, with Bachelor's degree and extensive experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience; Master's 8+; PhD/JD 5+.
• Ability to understand diverse stakeholder career paths within a cross-organization program.
• Executive-level briefing and policy discussions experience.
• Discretion, impartiality and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and procedural guidance based on sound judgment and experience.
• Understand customer policies to guide workforce decisions.
• Research, create and refine briefings and workforce communications.
• Respond to executive inquiries using customer systems.
• Engage with employees across all levels and support policy discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance in all interactions.

Skills

Policy guidance

Policy analysis

Briefings

Executive communications

Confidentiality and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Job description

Description

SAIC is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivatedPolicy Analyst Consultantto join our team inChantilly, 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.

Required Skills:

• 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

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.
• 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.

Target salary range: $180,001 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.