Enterprise IT Senior Programs and Policy Advisor

Enterprise IT Senior Programs and Policy Advisor

Job ID: 2615649

Location: Arlington, VA, United States

Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Job Advertisement: Enterprise IT Senior Programs and Policy Advisor

About the Opportunity:

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise IT Senior Programs and Policy Advisor to support AF/A2 CIO, AFRL, and CDO staff and leadership. This expert will help ensure the ISRDI baseline is captured and presented accurately for both the Military Intelligence Program budget and the National Intelligence Program budget. This position interfaces with HAF, Congressional, and other key stakeholders to advise them both on current program requirements and required growth due to cybersecurity, customer scaling, and modernization needs from the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of plans, programs and budgets at the data, program and integrated enterprise levels.
• Analysis of policy and guidance for applicability and consistency.
• Strategic problem solver, able to dissect requirements and propose programmatic and policy approaches (processes) for success, considering known constraints (Program and Enterprise Oversight support).
• Timely, quality responses to short turn and long term demands for high quality products in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistently takes initiative and able to operate from general mission guidance to maintain alignment with commanders' intent.
• Staff work (writing, editing, coordination, adjudication; meeting planning/ management/ follow-up).
• Program analysis and program engineering support:

o Assist government with enterprise planning, strategy, architecture and governance

o Technical program analysis support for contracting, administration, program management and reporting activities

o Provide subject matter expertise in support of on-going and new programs to include contributing to reviews, site visits, demonstrations and other events

Qualifications

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience

• Air Force or Intelligence Community Communications Expertise: Experience with relevant program and headquarters experience on associated communication programs and policies. Deep understanding of:

• PPBE

• Portfolio Management (technical and program oversight)

• Logical problem solving

• Strategic analytic thought

• Experience Level:

• Experience at implementation, academic, and the various oversight levels.

• Experience in staff environments (knowing how to use processes to meet objectives), having the context to interpret both organizational positions and underlying implications of policies and actions; being comfortable assessing (vice doing the technical, operational and tactical activities)

• Engineering or technical degree(s) which mature problem solving and analytic approaches

• Certifications: Preferential toward PMP and IT/Cyber certifications.

• Self-Starter with Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify and address emerging challenges.

• Primary software/system environments: JIRA/Confluence, Microsoft products, XACTA, ETMS (TMT), Service Now

• Clearance: TS/SCI is mandatory

• Work Location: Pentagon (on site SCIF)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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