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Policy Analyst

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Policy Analyst to join our team in Chantilly, 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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

  • Must have an Active TS/SCI with Polygraph in order to be considered for the position
  • Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience; commensurate experience will be considered in place of the degree
  • 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

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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