Job Description
Description
Description
Policy Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Academic in National Security with strong knowledge and experience supporting the Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community. The candidate should be particularly adept at, and have a background in academic research, policy writing, and knowledge of various cultural, social, and political environments. This position requires strong critical thinking skills; and the ability to communicate accurately and succinctly when responding to short-notice taskings. The candidate will have a strong knowledge of social media, mobile technologies, and other current types of communication applications. This Policy SME will be immersed into a deadline-oriented environment composed of a diverse team of analysts, linguists, cultural experts, and operations officers. This position is not shift work.
Daily responsibilities may include:
Work in cyber and virtual environment.
Use of National Security, DoD, and USIC policies.
Conduct academic research and summarize findings.
Write accurately and succinctly.
Prepare written information reports in variety of formats.
Provide organized oral briefings/updates to individuals or teams.
Respond to technical or language support requests.
Use of social media forums, messaging services, blog sites, and mobile applications.
Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal business hours (not shift work).
Qualifications
Competitive candidates will have or exhibit the following:
In-depth understanding of US military and USIC relationships with other countries.
Working knowledge of National Security, DoD, and USIC policies.
Strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
Experience in cyber and virtual environments.
Very strong knowledge of new or emerging social media forums, messaging services, blog sites, and mobile applications.
Ability to multi-task and accomplish tasks with limited direct supervision.
Additional language proficiency preferred, but not required.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong operational security practices.
High comfort level in interacting with a wide variety of government leadership and contractor personnel.
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a diverse, evolving, and high-profile environment.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years or more working within National Security, Department of Defense or US Intelligence Community.
Graduate Degree in International Studies, Intelligence and Security, Foreign Affairs, or related field of study.
Formal policy knowledge, experience, coursework, internships or certifications.
Experience creating written and/or briefed products and demonstrating findings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Minimum of active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (PR within 6 years) with the ability to obtain a polygraph. (Must be able to take/pass “at-will”)
DESIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Recently passed polygraph.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
