Strategic Analytics Policy Analyst

SAIC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking a Policy Analyst to support DoD mission assurance through strategic data analysis and program evaluation.

The role emphasizes collecting and interpreting data, presenting trends to senior leadership, and collaborating with large DoD organizations. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience.
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Background in Data Analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with large DoD organizations.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis on large data sets.
• Proficient research and analytical skills.
• Experience in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Department in conducting strategic analysis of internal and external assessment data to DoD critical missions to identify systemic vulnerabilities based on a broad array of threats to DoD installations, sites, critical infrastructure, and assets.
• Collecting, analyzing, correlating, and interpreting data using quantitative and qualitative methods; presenting data to the Department for the purpose of highlighting trends.
• Using integrated relational computer systems to create and access database files and preparing charts, graphs, and exhibits.
• Conducting comprehensive research projects, including assisting with programs evaluation studies and other administrative studies as assigned.
• Compiling, updating, and managing all-program data and producing the Department’s annual report.
• Conducting special projects and presenting unbiased data based solely on trend and statistical information. Effectively communicating to senior leadership through briefings, written/verbal correspondence, and other means as necessary, that can be understood at multiple levels.
• Experience with mission analysis and decomposition to identify mission-essential functions, tasks, capabilities, and operational dependencies.
• Supporting integration efforts for Department to ensure Mission Assurance Conduct is executed.

Skills

Data analytics

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office Suite

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job ID: 2618655

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-30

Category: Defense/Intel

Subcategory: Policy Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Performance Requirement includes

• Assisting Department in conducting strategic analysis of internal and external assessment data to DoD critical missions to identify systemic vulnerabilities based on a broad array of threats to DoD installations, sites, critical infrastructure, and assets.
• Collecting, analyzing, correlating, and interpreting data using quantitative and qualitative methods; presenting data to the Department for the purpose of highlighting trends.
• Using integrated relational computer systems to create and access database files and preparing charts, graphs, and exhibits.
• Conducting comprehensive research projects, including assisting with programs evaluation studies and other administrative studies as assigned.
• Compiling, updating, and managing all-program data and producing the Department’s annual report.
• Conducting special projects and presenting unbiased data based solely on trend and statistical information. Effectively communicating to senior leadership through briefings, written/verbal correspondence, and other means as necessary, that can be understood at multiple levels.
• Experience with mission analysis and decomposition to identify mission-essential functions, tasks, capabilities, and operational dependencies.
• Supporting integration efforts for Department to ensure Mission Assurance Conduct is executed.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s and 10 years or more of related experience.
• Top Secret Security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Background in Data Analytics
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with working with large DoD organizations.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis on large data sets, especially for patterns or relationships.
• Proficient research and analytical skills.
• Experience in MS Office Suite.

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment with a diverse client base.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to problem-solve in a time constrained environment.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of DoD Mission Assurance Programs.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of operational or strategic understanding of Ballistic Missile Defense and or Missile Warning architecture.
• Prior experience with MDA
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of DTRA programs.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.