Job ID: 2615428
Location: McLean, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-13
Category: Defense/Intel
Subcategory: Intel Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Senior Operations Officer to work on an exciting customer program based in Tyson's Corner, VA. The position requires significant experience in this line of work (20+ years) and the individual will be the front facing entity for the customer, developing critical relationships to advance the mission set. Business commercial experience is a major plus and you will be responsible for developing and maintaining specific relationships that align with the goals of the supported element. You would work with multiple customer entities on a high impact and emerging technology within the engineering, scientific and analytical area.
The Senior Operations Office will work in a collaborative team-focused environment of U.S. Government civilians and contractors solving applied technical problems and developing usable solutions for multiple space-related capabilities and threats. This person will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.
Qualifications
- Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this position
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Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree or experience may be substituted for the degree
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Strong operational background with in-depth knowledge of:
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Intelligence gathering technology/tools
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Laws and regulations governing operational activities
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HUMINT operations
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Significant experience operating or leading in domestic field environments
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Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with high-level executives or ultra-high net worth individuals
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Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple agency and IC elements
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Willingness to travel domestically (2-3 times a month)
Desired Qualification:
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Familiarity with or interest in emerging technologies
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Business acumen, including an MBA or relevant business experience
Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
