Strategic Planning and Governance Analyst

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking a Strategic Planning and Governance Analyst to support systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a United States Government customer in Chantilly, VA. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government’s own engineering staff members. This role is well suited for individuals who are detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of turning organizational objectives into actionable plans that adhere to best practices in governance and operational

Responsibilities:

• Develop and mature governance plans at varying levels of detail, from a basic outline or draft to a comprehensive final draft for senior government leadership review.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to formalize operational workflows and mechanisms.
• Create training requirements and plans to support office-wide educational initiatives.
• Develop a strategy document aligning with office’s overarching goals and objectives.
• Gather from government stakeholders and team members inputs and ensure alignment with organizational policies.
• Track, manage, and adjust documentation and proposals using collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA).
• Provide routine updates on document progress, task milestones, and pending deliverables to ensure alignment with project timelines and priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; master’s and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• BS in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field is desired.
• 5–8 years of professional work experience in technical or governance-related roles is required.
• Formal writing experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform tasks with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality written outputs on time.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience using collaboration and project management tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with formal documentation practices and ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.  
• Experience in drafting policy documents and developing training materials is highly desirable.