Strategic Analytics Policy Analyst

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct qualitative analyses on large data sets and support DoD mission analysis. You will collaborate across a diverse workforce to identify vulnerabilities and present findings to senior leadership.

The role requires a TS/SCI eligible clearance, extensive data science background, and experience with large DoD organizations. Strong communication and advanced MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years related experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Background in data science.
• Experience with large DoD organizations.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis on large data sets.
• Proficient research and analytical skills.
• Experience in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department in conducting strategic analysis of internal and external assessment data to identify systemic vulnerabilities for DoD missions.
• Collect, analyze, correlate, and interpret data using qualitative and quantitative methods; present trends to the Department.
• Use relational systems to create/access databases and prepare charts, graphs, and exhibits.
• Conduct comprehensive research projects and assist with program evaluations and administrative studies.
• Compile, update, and manage all-program data and produce the Department’s annual report.
• Conduct special projects and present unbiased data based on trend and statistics; brief senior leadership as needed.

Skills

Qualitative analysis

Data science

Communications

MS Office

DoD experience

Large data sets

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to provide support conducting qualitative analyses on large data sets. This position requires the ability to collaborate across a diverse workforce to achieve objectives.

This 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s and 10 years or more of related experience.
• Top Secret Security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Background in Data Science.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Background or experience with regard to combating weapons of mass destruction.
• 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:

• Prior experience with DTRA programs, specifically within DTRA Nuclear Enterprise.
• 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.

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