Special Assistant Job Listing at SAIC in Washington, DC (Job ID 2610596)

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. 

 

**This position is contingent on government funding which is anticipated for April 2026**

 

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.

 

The salary for this position is targeted between $80-100K based on education, experience, and skills.Top of Form

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree and three (3) years or more of experience; Masters and one year of related experience.

 

Required Clearance:

• No clearance required to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance upon employment. 

• US Citizenship required

 

Required Skills:

• 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.

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