OPSEC Coordinator

Job Description

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026.

Positions are contingent pending contract award.

A majority of the opportunities are in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee execution of all OPSEC requirements exceeding NISPOM standards for the program.
• Develop an OPSEC SOP Plan within 90 days of contract start and submit for Government approval.
• Ensure the SOP Plan identifies critical information, responsible parties, protection methods, and storage requirements.
• Implement the approved OPSEC SOP Plan in accordance with DoW regulations.
• Coordinate activities across information systems, data processing, systems analysis, and programming to ensure OPSEC compliance.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• OPSEC Level II certified.
• Bachelors & 5+ years of related experience, Masters & 3+ years of experience, or PhD.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of OPSEC principles and NISPOM requirements.
• Knowledge of appropriate data protection rules regarding sensitive data categories.
• Ability to develop OPSEC SOP Plans.
• Competency in identifying critical information and defining protection and storage procedures.
• Skill in implementing OPSEC SOPs in accordance with DoW regulations.
• Ability to coordinate OPSEC processes across information systems, systems analysis, data processing, and programming functions.
• Strong analytical and compliance focused mindset.
• Ability to provide intelligence support for:
  • Contingency operations.
  • Battle staff and operational-level planning.
  • Joint and multi-lateral training exercises.
  • Strategic engagement policy.
• Knowledge to assess future and on-going:
  • Political-military developments.
  • Military capabilities and doctrine.
  • Weapons acquisitions.
  • Nation-specific employment of military forces.
• Skills to develop and maintain analytical procedures that:
  • Meet changing requirements.
  • Ensure maximum operations.
  • Support development and analysis of intelligence products.
• Skills to present analysis or products to customers.

About Us

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, 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 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.