$80,001–$120,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Business Strategy, Category Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , File Maintenance, Functional Analysis, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Research Skills, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Team Player, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Work From Home, Writing Skills
Special Assistant
Job ID: 2613904
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Project Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Special Assistant to provide exceptional support to the Department of War (DoW) Director of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC). This is an exciting position that requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional seeking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to significant national defense initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure the day-to-day operational success of the Director.
This position is full-time on site in Washington, DC.
Job Description:
- In coordination with the Director's Executive Assistant, efficiently manage and optimize the Senior Leader's complex and fast-moving schedule.
- Assist with prioritization and de-confliction of meetings and events to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Track high priority initiatives for the Director and work with OSC teams to execute strategic projects and efforts.
- Ensure preparedness for all meetings and events and accompany the Director to ensure smooth logistics and track action items.
- Prepare briefing materials, organizing files, and maintain sensitive documents.
- Anticipate the needs of leadership by proactively identifying potential issues and providing innovative solutions to address them swiftly.
- Exercise independent judgment in coordinating cross‑functional initiatives, assessing priorities, and making recommendations that support the Director's strategic objectives.
- Conduct research, analyze information, and prepare executive‑level summaries or recommendations to inform leadership decision‑making on complex organizational and strategic matters.
"The salary for this position will be determined based on education, experience, and skills."
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors and three (3) years or more of related experience; Masters and one year of related experience
- No clearance required to start; Ability to obtain a TS/SCI required to maintain employment.
- US citizenship.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, team members, and external partners.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities with flexibility and resilience.
- High level of initiative and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and anticipating the needs of customer.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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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Science Applications International Corp
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.