SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)
Summary
SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services primarily serving the U.S. government. The company delivers solutions in national security, space, cyber, and critical infrastructure domains. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC employs approximately 26,000 people and focuses on digital modernization, cloud migration, DevSecOps, and mission-critical systems for defense and civilian agencies. The company separated from Leidos in 2013 and has since built a strong portfolio in federal IT modernization and analytics.
Locations (DMV)
- Headquarters: Reston, VA
- Key Offices:
- Reston (corporate HQ and major operations)
- McLean, VA
- Chantilly, VA
- Herndon, VA
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Multiple cleared facilities across DMV
Industry & Sector
- Primary Sector: Defense & Intelligence Contracting
- Sub-Sectors:
- Enterprise IT Services
- Cloud Modernization
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics & AI/ML
- Systems Engineering
- Mission Software Development
Products & Services
- Digital modernization and cloud migration
- Cybersecurity operations and engineering
- Data analytics and AI/ML platforms
- Enterprise IT services and integration
- Mission software development
- DevSecOps and agile transformation
- Network modernization and 5G
Hiring Insights
- Typical roles: Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Cybersecurity Analysts, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers
- Technical stack: AWS, Azure, Python, Java, Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, Spark
- Clearance: Most roles require Secret minimum; TS/SCI common
- Recruiting: Active year-round hiring; clearance preferred but will sponsor
Contracting & Government Work
- Major IT modernization contracts across DoD and civilian agencies
- Army, Navy, Air Force IT services
- Intelligence Community programs
- NASA, FAA, DHS contracts
Competitors in DMV
- Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, General Dynamics IT, Peraton
Opportunities for Me
Strong fit for data engineering and cloud roles supporting federal modernization. AWS expertise highly valued. Systems engineering background applicable to SETA roles. Clearance sponsorship available.
Cloud & Technology Partners
Primary Cloud Partners:
- Amazon Web Services - Herndon, VA - AWS-based federal IT modernization and data platforms
- Microsoft Azure Government - Reston, VA - Azure Government partner for multi-cloud
Platform Partners:
- ServiceNow - IT service management
- Splunk - Security operations
- Palantir - Data analytics for IC missions
Direct Competitors (Systems Integrators)
Large SIs competing for same contracts:
- Leidos - Reston, VA - Major competitor, similar scale and contract portfolio
- Booz Allen Hamilton - McLean, VA - Direct competitor for analytics/consulting
- CACI International - Reston, VA - IC and defense IT competitor
- General Dynamics IT - Reston, VA - Fellow top-tier SI
- Peraton - Herndon, VA - IC/DoD systems integration competitor
Former Parent:
- Leidos - Reston, VA - SAIC and Leidos separated in 2013; continue to compete directly
Government Customers
Defense:
- U.S. Army - IT modernization, cloud migration
- U.S. Navy - Mission systems, cloud services
- U.S. Air Force - Digital transformation
- Defense agencies - Enterprise IT
Intelligence Community:
- NSA, CIA, DIA, NGA - Analytics, cloud, mission software
Civilian Agencies:
- NASA - IT services, mission support
- FAA - Aviation systems modernization
- DHS - Border security, IT modernization
- Health & Human Services - IT services
Talent Flows
Common moves FROM SAIC:
- TO Capital One - McLean, VA - Higher comp, tech-first culture, no clearance
- TO Amazon Web Services - Herndon, VA - Cloud expertise to vendor side
- TO Booz Allen Hamilton - McLean, VA - Consulting focus, potentially better comp
- TO MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA - Mission focus without utilization pressure
- TO Leidos - Reston, VA - Lateral SI moves for projects/compensation
Common moves TO SAIC:
- FROM Leidos - Reston, VA, CACI International - Reston, VA, Peraton - Herndon, VA - Lateral SI moves
- FROM Government (DoD/IC civilians) - Private sector compensation
- FROM smaller contractors - More stability, better benefits
FFRDC & Research Organizations
Complementary relationship:
- MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA - MITRE provides independent assessment; SAIC implements solutions
Related Notes
Sector: Defense & Intelligence Contracting
Related Sectors:
- Data Centers & AI Infrastructure - Technology partners (AWS, Azure)
- Government Agencies & Federal Employers - Customer base
Ecosystem Position: Mid-to-large SI focused on federal IT modernization, cloud, and analytics
Skill Cluster: Cloud engineering, data/AI, cybersecurity, DevSecOps - see DMV Ecosystem - Strategic Insights Map
Clearance Note: Most roles require Secret minimum; TS/SCI for IC work
History: Separated from Leidos in 2013; formerly Science Applications International Corporation
Useful Links
- Careers: https://careers.saic.com/
- Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-SAIC-EI_IE2407.htm
- Investor Relations: https://investors.saic.com/
- News: https://www.saic.com/news
- Federal Procurement: https://www.usaspending.gov/ (search: SAIC)
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