SAIC is hiring a SAIC is hiring a Senior Policy and Management Analyst. The position will support the Organizational and Management Policy Directorate within the Director of Administration and Management in the Office of Secretary of War (OSW). The individual will aid with tracking, supporting, and/or assessing strategic initiatives, the activities of senior leader decision support bodies, the implementation of organizational governance structures, and the institutionalization of management reforms.

The role is 100% onsite at the Pentagon.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze mission-related issues and conduct ad hoc research particularly to support the development and review of Department of War (DoW) policies related to organizational governance structures and management reforms.
• Support activity tracking and reporting on various governance forums.
• Assist with preparing briefing material for senior leader decision making and information.
• Gather information on the status of strategic initiatives; compile and analyze data; and support briefings and task development.
• Prepare briefings on findings of significance related to governance initiatives/proposals.
• Utilize, configure, and maintain knowledge management/decision support tools, in particular MS SharePoint, to provide online sources for governance information for the DoW.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Advise government personnel in correctly preparing and coordinating policy documentation.
• Rapidly synthesize complex information for senior leader decision making.
• Interact and build relationships with staff from various DoW Components.
• As necessary aid the primary staffing element supporting Secretary and Deputy Secretary-led governance processes by providing administrative/meeting operations support, and facilitating, promoting, and integrating required analytical support, as appropriate.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Highly preferred 6 or more years of experience supporting OSW, and 3 or more years of experience directly supporting organizational and management policy development and senior governance activities within OSW or the senior levels of the Military Departments.
• At least 3 years of experience managing, utilizing, and maximizing efficiencies with state-of-the-art web-based collaborative tools (e.g., SharePoint) using knowledge management best practices.
• Knowledge of current DoW functions and organization. 
• Working knowledge of DoW issuance and policy guidance coordination procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with senior officials and senior staff.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and professionalism while working at the client site.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and common office software applications.

Required Education:

• Bachelors and at least 6 years of experience.
• Degree in a relevant field and Masters preferred.

Required Clearance:

• Active DoW Top Secret clearance; Ability to secure a TS/SCI clearance required to maintain employment.
• U.S. citizenship required.