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Senior Security Analyst

SAICArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a competitive salary between $120,001 and $160,000, providing a significant opportunity to advance your career in a vital security capacity within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to managing complex security operations, contributing directly to critical national initiatives. Apply now to join a dedicated team and make a tangible impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
$120.0k - $160k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job ID: 2615601

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Category: Security

Subcategory: Security

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: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

?SAIC is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to provide general administrative support to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This position is 100% on-site in Arlington, VA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Process CAC and building access applications; access control requests; country and threat briefs; in/out processing of OUSW(R&E) personnel (including civilian, military, Intergovernmental Personnel Act/Detail, contractor); indoctrinations/debriefings, security record management; courier card application processing; computer/network account access requests; and visit authorization requests.
  • Provide support to OUSW(R&E) personnel as required concerning clearance information and issues with locks, alarm systems, and maintenance of GSA containers in OUSW(R&E) spaces.
  • Run queries of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database for clearance information.
  • Provide guidance to OUSW(R&E) personnel on Classification and Declassification, including conducting Original Classification Authority/Derivative Classification trainings as required.
  • Assist OUSW(R&E) with the development of mission essential functions, continuity of operations (COOP) plans, and COOP exercises.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • TS/SCI clearance.
  • Previous experience with security support in a DoW or contractor facility, specifically in the functions of PERSEC, PHYSEC, continuity of operations, INFOSEC/OPSEC, and INDSEC.
  • Strong leadership, problem identification/resolution skills, flexibility, initiative, and a proven ability to work with Senior Executives efficiently and effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Word, Access and Excel.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic government work environment and have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity and experience with the DISS database.
  • Familiarity and experience with DoD Directives 3020.26, 3020.42, 3020.44 5200.01, 5200.02, 5200.08, 5105.02, 5205.02 and the NISP Operating Manual (NISPOM).


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

Skills

Microsoft Office

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