ANSER - Alexandria, VA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
ANSER is seeking Senior Technical Analysts to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). The IBAS program is dedicated to ensuring that the Department of Defense is positioned to effectively address industrial base issues and support the National Security Innovation Base. The analyst will be part of a high-powered team that researches and analyzes strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities within the global defense industrial base; recommends relevant prototyping efforts; crafts relevant acquisition documents; evaluates proposed efforts; monitors program execution; conducts outreach efforts; and conducts site visits and strategic communications operations as required. The analyst must have a firm understanding of all phases of DoDs planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process. This position is to work onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA and/or remotely.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities within the global defense industrial base.
- Recommend relevant prototyping efforts.
- Craft relevant acquisition documents.
- Evaluate proposed efforts.
- Monitor program execution.
- Conduct outreach efforts.
- Conduct site visits and strategic communications operations as required.
Requirements
- US citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Understanding of/experience in digital manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0, metals manufacturing, operational equipment effectiveness, and in situ metrology
- 6+ years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, science or technology analysis on a U.S. military Major Command Staff level or higher or in a large industrial corporation (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD acquisition process and PPBE
- Understanding of federal acquisition management
- Intellectual flexibility, stability and strong oral and written communications capabilities
- Ability to work well in a team setting and provide guidance to junior/mid-level engineers and technical analysts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering concepts and methods
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
