Strategic Analytics Policy Analyst

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.
• 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.

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