OPSEC Coordinator Job Listing at SAIC in Arlington, VA (Job ID 2612151)

Description

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.