**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Program Analyst – AI** to provide technical and analytical support for coordinating testing and installation events in support of NAVWAR’s Naval Operational Architecture (NOA). This role requires direct engagement with warfighter end-users, fleet stakeholders, and development teams to facilitate the seamless deployment and integration of advanced software and hardware systems across afloat, shore, and submarine platforms. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring mission readiness by managing installation requirements, analyzing deployment challenges, and improving operational processes to enhance maritime command and control (C2) capabilities. This is a recently awarded contract, funded for five years. **Work is performed on site in San Diego, CA** . **Responsibilities** : + Testing & Installation Coordination: Oversee and manage the planning, execution, and assessment of software and hardware installations, ensuring alignment with operational needs and mission requirements. + User & Fleet Engagement: Collaborate directly with fleet users, operational teams, and leadership to identify system gaps, collect feedback, and implement solutions to improve tool performance. + Technical Documentation Development: Prepare, maintain, and update installation policies, process documentation, and training materials for integration into Navy warfighting systems. + Process Execution & Compliance: Ensure adherence to NAVSEA, OPNAV, and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual guidelines governing the installation and integration of Programs of Record (POR) and non-POR systems. + Risk & Vulnerability Assessment: Work closely with cybersecurity teams to evaluate system vulnerabilities, track remediation efforts, and enhance installation security compliance. + Software & Systems Integration: Provide technical recommendations to developers to improve compatibility, usability, and operational effectiveness of fleet-deployed systems. + Performance Tracking & Metrics: Monitor installation effectiveness, user adoption, and mission impact, ensuring continuous improvement in system performance. View additional opportunities for this program here: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/NOA **Qualifications** **Required Skills and Experience:** + Three (3+) years of experience supporting hardware/software installation, testing, or systems integration on DoD/Navy platforms. + Knowledge of Navy systems and processes, including installation planning, testing coordination, and technical documentation development. + Familiarity with Navy Installation Process Handbooks, NAVSEA Technical Specifications, OPNAV instructions, and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual. + Ability to coordinate with Warfighter Development Centers (WDCs), tool developers, and senior advisory leads to ensure tools meet operational needs. + Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for managing installation timelines, testing schedules, and stakeholder engagement. **Education Requirement:** + Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field, Business, or a related discipline. **Citizenship and Clearance Requirement:** + U.S. Citizenship required. + Active DoD Secret security clearance required. + TS eligible; active TS-SCI security clearance preferred. **Preferred:** + Understanding of systems engineering, cybersecurity compliance, and DevSecOps principles as they relate to fleet operations. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2506895 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability