Senior Policy Analyst

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Washington, D.C. seeks a Sr. Policy Analyst SME to lead continuity of operations and facility readiness for HQMC MEFs across threat environments.

The role functions as a SME for COOP, manages off-site facilities, and coordinates inter-agency actions with senior officials. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years (or higher degrees with years), TS/SCI clearance, and experience in policy analysis and operational readiness of facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Policy Analyst coordinating Mission Functions.
• Familiarity with off-site facilities policy and readiness.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for COOP and MEFs across threat environments.
• Oversee daily management of designated facilities and relocation sites.
• Coordinate inter-agency efforts and conduct operator training for leaders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Facility operations

Emergency readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Sr. Policy Analyst SME to join our team in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Continuity of Operations (COOP) Facilities Analyst serves as a principal subject matter expert (SME), facility operations lead, and continuity coordinator responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted execution of HQMC Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) across all threat environments—including natural disasters, national emergencies, technological disruptions, and armed conflict.
• This position oversees the daily management, operational policies, logistics, and physical readiness of designated off-site facilities and emergency relocation sites.
• In addition to serving as the Special Security Representative (SSR) for on-site and off-site Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), the incumbent gathers multi-department requirements, coordinates facility maintenance and modernization, executes inter-agency coordination, leads Emergency Personnel Coordinator (EPC) initiatives, and provides operational and equipment training to general officers, senior civilian executives, and crisis response teams.
  

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and ten (10) years or more experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a Policy Analyst role facilitating and coordinating Mission Functions.
• Familiarity with operational policy and readiness of off-site facilities
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Target salary range: $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.