Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to support the Business Operations team within the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). In this role you will analyze and manage project schedules, financial data, and program performance to support DoD industrial base initiatives. You will provide actionable insights, ensure alignment with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and help drive projects to successful, on-time, and on-budget completion.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules with resource-loaded activities, milestones, and dependencies
• Perform critical path analysis to identify schedule risks and opportunities
• Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) systems to track program performance
• Analyze cost and schedule variances and provide regular performance reports to stakeholders
• Manage and track DoD RDT&E funding in compliance with regulations and reporting requirements
• Conduct return on investment (ROI) analysis to support project prioritization and decision-making
• Develop recommendations and corrective actions to mitigate risks and improve performance
• Collaborate with project managers, finance, and technical teams to align on objectives
• Support evaluation of project proposals, cost estimates, and acquisition documentation
• Monitor program execution and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets
• Support outreach, site visits, and coordination activities as required
• Assist in analyzing industrial base strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities
• Contribute to strategic communications and stakeholder reporting efforts
• Ensure compliance with DoD PPBE processes and internal control requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.  Will consider an additional eight (8) years experience in lieu of Masters with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years in project controls, scheduling, or related roles. 
• Proven experience in project controls, scheduling, or similar analytical roles
• Experience managing or supporting DoD RDT&E funding
• In-depth knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles and practices
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, perform ROI analysis, and provide data-driven recommendations
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management tools
• Experience with Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of IT systems and technologies (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, databases)
• Ability to analyze trends and support data-driven decision-making
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical or programmatic issues
• Familiarity with OMB A-123, GAO Green Book, and other federal financial management standards
• Experience supporting DoD RDT&E financial management, acquisition pathways, and contracting processes
• PMP, CSEP, or equivalent certification in project or systems engineering management

Position Summary:
Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to assist the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, you will manage day-to-day financial operations of the program and perform complex analytical and administrative duties to support execution, financial analysis, and reporting.

This position requires all job duties be performed full-time onsite at the Mark Center with no hybrid or remote work options.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare/initiate budget execution documentation including Purchase Requests (PRs) and Military Inter-departmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)
• Manage and monitor program budget execution and perform daily analysis of commitments, obligations, and expenditures
• Assist in the preparation of spend plans and expenditure plans
• Assist in the Dormant Account Quarterly Reviews (DARQ)
• Prepare financial information for briefings, presentations, and status reports
• Develop and maintain financial and budget spreadsheets for analysis and reporting across entire program
• Lead financial meetings to discuss execution data and status of funds
• Perform reconciliations of assigned funds and projects
• Apply concepts of budget, program principles, policies, procedures, standards, terminology, and knowledge of the financial management and business operation systems of the organization, and knowledge of the DoD Financial Management Regulation
• Support the full range of DOD’s complex Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) System to justify/defend/protect/execute resources within the program’s financial portfolio
• Provide funding, forecasting, programming, budget information, comparison of budget plan to execution status, and funds reconciliation, using the required Financial Management tools and systems, and provide frequent status reports/graphs, including obligation/expenditures execution rates, for senior leadership review

Required Qualifications:

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or similar field of study
• 17+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with DoD financial system(s) and processes
• Experience initiating/processing Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)
• Experience with unliquidated obligation (ULO) research
• Experience with Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) 2-year appropriation accounts\
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using budget/resource analytic tools, techniques, and processes
• Experience in supporting audits
• Experience with G-Invoicing
• Familiarity with DoD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission and budget formulation processes
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Cyber Workforce Integration Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will focus on integrating cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to inform leadership decisions and support the development and implementation of the DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy
• Integrate cyber workforce policies and programs into DoD strategic plans and implementation initiatives
• Review legislative proposals and develop recommendations for the DoD CIO regarding Cyber Excepted Service, Cyber Workforce, or other CIO equities
• Assist in planning, analysis, development, and promulgation of the DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy
• Monitor and assess implementation progress according to DoD CIO priorities, goals, objectives, and milestones
• Draft responses and prepare briefings for leadership on workforce-related initiatives
• Support governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development processes
• Provide strategic and management insights to inform leadership decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure workforce initiatives align with organizational goals
• Facilitate policy reviews and updates, ensuring compliance with DoD Directives and Instructions
• Contribute to workforce planning and assessment activities to enhance cyber capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Master’s degree in a related field such as Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Public Policy, Human Resources/Organizational Leadership, National Security Studies, or Cyber Operations 
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in cyber workforce policy, governance, strategy development, or integration of workforce programs within a government or defense organization
• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of relevant experience can substitute for the Master's degree requirement
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Cyber Workforce Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will focus on on analyzing, developing, and integrating cyber workforce policies, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into DoD strategic initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct research and specialized analyses of cyber workforce policies, plans, and processes
• Support development, revision, and staffing of DoD Directives, Instructions, and other policy issuances
• Integrate cyber workforce policies, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic plans and initiatives
• Review, draft responses, and develop recommendations for the DoD CIO on legislative proposals related to Cyber Excepted Service, Cyber Workforce, and other key CIO initiatives
• Coordinate policy documents and recommendations with DoD Legislative Affairs, Military Services, and Component stakeholders
• Provide expertise to inform leadership decisions regarding workforce planning and policy implementation
• Support assessment and monitoring of workforce program effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Facilitate policy updates and ensure compliance with DoD Directives and Instructions
• Contribute to the planning and analysis of workforce initiatives to enhance cyber capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Public Policy, Human Resources/Organizational Leadership, or related disciples.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber workforce policy, governance, strategy development, or integration of workforce programs within a government or defense organization
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management

Position Summary:

ANSER is seeking an Industrial Workforce Policy and Strategy Analyst 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.

In this role, you will join a high-performing team that conducts analysis of global defense industrial base capabilities and vulnerabilities. Responsibilities include supporting the evaluation and development of industrial base initiatives, contributing to acquisition documentation, monitoring program execution, and supporting outreach and strategic communications efforts.

Only candidates who live within a commutable distance (100 miles) from Alexandria, VA will be considered.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key advisor to the government by creating and executing industrial base workforce development strategies, drafting workforce development policies, and de-conflicting WFD efforts with mission partners/stakeholders providing consistent and detailed oversight at the federal or state level.
• Actively analyze project proposals, providing data-driven recommendations on the best course of action for implementation.
• Evaluate project feasibility, technical capabilities, funding sources, and implementation strategies to inform leadership decisions.
• Support project execution by managing schedules, tracking data, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Coordinate and deconflict efforts with mission partners to maintain progress and minimize risk.
• Monitor and report on performer progress, providing consistent oversight and actionable insights.
• Act as a central communication hub, representing government interests in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Document meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure follow-through across a distributed team.
• Develop high-quality briefings, correspondence, and analytical products in response to internal and external taskings.
• Facilitate clear, timely information flow across stakeholders while maintaining strong collaboration.
• Operate as a trusted team member while ensuring all final decisions and commitments remain with government personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Labor Studies, Workforce Development, Industrial Relations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in workforce development at the national or state level with a focus on analyzing the defense industrial base workforce requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with direct engagement with military hardware/software development or sustainment from a U.S. Military Service, Major Command, OSD-level staff, or a defense industrial firm.
• Experience working within the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into clear written reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with modern data collection, analysis, and visualization tools and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience operating within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or a similar senior, strategic-level staff environment
• Proven ability to effectively brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Expertise in applying systems engineering concepts and methodologies to solve complex technical and programmatic challenges
• Experience leading the on-site implementation of relevant project plans and ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or a recognized equivalent
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives"

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Domestic Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Case Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). You will monitor, research, and analyze domestic mergers and acquisitions involving major U.S. defense suppliers to assess potential impacts to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). You will conduct due diligence, prepare analytic products and briefings, identify risks and benefits to the Department of Defense (DoD), and supporting interagency coordination related to M&A reviews.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Review and assess domestic M&A transactions subject to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and DoD Directive 5000.62, including processing non-HSR transactions through the DoD M&A due diligence process.
• Analyze transaction documentation including premerger filings, corporate ownership structures, financial statements, purchase agreements, product and competition data, market share information, technology data, and U.S. Government contracting information.
• Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research to assess potential national security implications, competition impacts, supply chain access risks, and effects on existing or future DoD programs and contracts.
• Prepare case summaries, risk assessments, analytic reports, and briefings describing methodologies, datasets, analysis, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with DoD stakeholders to collect and consolidate comments, conduct interviews, and develop DoD positions on pending M&A transactions.
• Support collaboration and information exchanges with antitrust agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), during merger investigations and reviews.
• Manage multiple concurrent cases and analytic decision points while evaluating companies across multiple investment tiers and proposing courses of action.
• Monitor transactions following HSR review to identify emerging risks to the Department and recommend additional actions when necessary.
• Support oversight and monitoring of Consent Orders or similar agreements affecting the Defense Industrial Base.
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities, including stakeholder meetings and site visits to evaluate transaction implementation and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with investment analysts, legal counsel, transaction parties, and other government stakeholders to support the M&A review process.
• Produce leadership materials including case summaries, action memoranda, and talking points for senior DoD officials.
• Support the development or update of DoD directives, instructions, or policy guidance related to merger review or outbound investment processes.
• Contribute analytic support to emerging policy issues involving mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic alliances affecting the DIB.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree. Will consider an additional 6 years of relevant experience with an associate’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience including analysis or research related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, investment activity, industrial base or national security analysis, financial or economic analysis, regulatory or policy analysis, or research into complex corporate structures, ownership relationships, market competition, or government contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following focus areas:
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • National Security
  • Business Administration
• Experience researching and analyzing complex corporate structures and investment/acquisition transactions.
• Superior analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, assessments, and briefings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Experience monitoring, auditing, or enforcing government regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing forecasts, analyzing economic or industry trends, assessing regulatory environments, and identifying potential risks.
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measures, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to organizational management, policy/procedures, and business systems.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Senior Economic Security Advisor to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will provide subject matter expertise to advance GIES’s mission of protecting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). You will support CFIUS, 1260H List, domestic M&A antitrust reviews, outbound investment, international engagement, data analytics, and future DoD economic security initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review CFIUS and non-notified missions, 1260H List companies, domestic M&A, Team Telecom, ICTS, outbound investment, and FCC license applications, including corporate ownership structures, foreign influence, cybersecurity, physical security, and USG contracting information.
• Lead and manage research and analysis of emerging technologies relevant to GIES risk assessments.
• Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with DoD stakeholders to evaluate foreign participation risks to communications, network resiliency, supply chains, personal data, and cybersecurity.
• Identify industry and engineering trends, evaluate technology-driven risks with national security implications, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Propose, implement, and refine office policies and risk frameworks to address scientific, engineering, and technology-based threats.
• Develop methods to identify trends and patterns affecting foreign investment and risk assessment.
• Support telecommunications and technology security policy development.
• Prepare reports, analytic summaries, and policy recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead technologically focused research and analysis initiatives as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance
• Master’s degree
• 12 years’ experience in economic security advising
• Experience and/or understanding of economic security topics, including international trade, supply chain assurance, foreign investment policy, technology development, export control, intelligence analysis, war gaming, risk management, and the CFIUS process
• Experience supporting evolving GIES programs and initiatives to meet diverse mission requirements
• Experience providing policy assessments, establishing pilot programs, and developing white papers or recommendation presentations
• Experience supporting senior leadership with strategic planning, analysis, project management, and program management
• Experience establishing, reforming, and optimizing strategic, governance, business, and communication processes to build GIES operational functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience within DoD, Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Proven experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiatives
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent, with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. In this role you will provide technical and analytical expertise supporting cyber workforce statutory and policy reporting requirements. In this role you will analyze cyber workforce compensation trends, develop data-driven insights, and enhance analytic capabilities used for strategic workforce planning and oversight.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze cyber workforce compensation trends across public and private sectors at occupational and work-role levels.
• Support development and sustainment of analytic capabilities used to track cyber personnel and workforce positions.
• Provide technical recommendations to enhance cyber compensation programs, including Market Supplement and related policy oversight.
• Assist in the design, evaluation, and improvement of cyber workforce compensation program initiatives.
• Support data acquisition, governance, privacy protection, and data model sustainment.
• Implement enhancements to data models based on emerging policy and programmatic requirements.
• Support the full lifecycle of data engineering activities related to manpower, personnel, and qualification data sources.
• Develop and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making and leadership oversight.
• Scope and implement analytics dashboard enhancements incorporating persona-based user input.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, information systems, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• 10 years of relevant professional experience in data analytics, workforce analytics, or data engineering
• Experience supporting data analysis, reporting, and visualization initiatives
• Experience working with workforce, personnel, or organizational data sets
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy protection, and data management best practices
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for leadership
• Currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance from Alexandria, VA (55 miles). 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or similar senior-level DoD organizations
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and dashboard development
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; strong Excel and Outlook proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Planner to provide Operations and Analysis Support Services with the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will support GIES senior leadership in conducting strategic planning, analysis, project, and program management activities.

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic planning, program management, and implementation support to the GIES missions, economic security and adversarial capital initiatives, and the National Defense Strategy (NDS).   
• Provide change management, transformation and integration, facilitation, and management efforts; writing, editing, and conducting briefings to support senior leadership and specific audiences (e.g., DoD senior leadership, analysts, technical experts, interagency, allies and partners, Congress). 
• Establish, reform, and optimize GIES strategic, transformation, governance, business, and communication processes to build and develop GIES optimized strategic functions.  
• Design and implement new GIES strategic capabilities to support the design and implementation of GIES and DIB transformation and strategic capabilities, short-term through long-term transformation processes, analysis methodologies, and controls. 
• Perform program plan development, management, and reporting activities for multiple missions and strategic projects to implement the NDS and GIES strategic goals and authorities. Support the development of project plans, roadmaps, plan of actions and milestones (POAMs) related to GIES strategic activities.  
• Support GIES Senior Leadership with conducting analyses, due diligence, data analytics, tracking, and other duties and responsibilities as it pertains to strategic planning, transformation, and implementation activities. 
• Assist the GIES Principal Director, the GIES Front Office and project teams, and DoD senior leadership with the development of various strategic communications, outreach, change management and transformation programs, processes, and documentation (i.e., Decision Briefings/White Papers, roadshows, conferences, speaking engagements and presentations). 

Required Qualifications: 

• TOP SECRET/SCI eligible 
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5 years’ relevant experience in strategic planning, project/program management, transformation, communications, and decision support.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and ability to develop solutions, recommendations, or outcomes across multiple complex tasks and/or organizations.  
• Experience evaluating options in the context of project objectives and contribute to the implementation of strategic direction.  
• Experience supporting project objectives through activities such as conducting interviews, gathering data, and developing project objective recommendations. 
• Ability to direct the activities of Management Consultants or other staff as necessary. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong interpersonal/social skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to direct the activities of Management Consultants or other staff as necessary. 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Proven ability to brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers 
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiates ensuring objectives are met. 
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or a recognized equivalent with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives. 

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking an Associate China Corporate & Investment Risk Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Inves Next tment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will support the development, research, and coordination of the Department of Defense Section 1260H program identifying Chinese military companies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support open-source and classified research on companies for potential inclusion on the 1260H list, including collecting data on ownership structures, affiliations, and business activities.
• Assist with coordination of the annual Section 1260H requirement and related list development with DoD and interagency stakeholders.
• Support drafting of company due diligence summaries, analytic notes, and supporting documentation for 1260H list consideration.
• Assist with maintaining and updating processes and documentation related to 1260H list publication and review procedures.
• Support the development and tracking of notice and appeals processes for the 1260H program.
• Assist in coordinating correspondence related to the 1260H program from listed companies, Congress, and interagency stakeholders.
• Help compile and consolidate inputs across GIES organizations and relevant DoD stakeholders for program responses and reporting.
• Support the preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, reporting requirements, and stakeholder requests.
• Assist with analyzing statutes, congressional actions, and legislative developments for potential impacts on GIES programs and the 1260H effort.
• Contribute to drafting policy documents, guidance, and supporting materials related to foreign investment risk and industrial base security.
• Support the preparation of briefing materials, reports, and analytic products for senior DoD leadership.
• Assist in maintaining records, databases, and documentation supporting the 1260H research and review process.
• Support research and analysis related to foreign investment review, supply chain resilience, and risk monitoring activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 + years of experience in one of the following focus areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Demonstrated analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, assessments, and written products.
• Experience conducting business analysis, research studies, or requirements analysis to support policy, regulatory, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience analyzing trends, regulatory developments, and business conditions and identify potential business or policy risks.
• Experience developing or analyzing metrics, performance measures, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy, or business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international affairs or China-related economic or security analysis.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency.
• Experience researching corporate ownership structures, international investment activity, or foreign company affiliations.
• Experience developing analytic reports, metrics, and assessments supporting policy or risk analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Ability to identify potential risks related to business performance, economic conditions, internal controls, or enterprise risk factors.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a China Corporate & Investment Risk Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will support the development, research, and coordination of the Department of Defense Section 1260H program identifying Chinese military companies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source and classified research, coordinate with DoD and interagency stakeholders, and produce analytic and policy products supporting the development and maintenance of the 1260H list and related policy activities.
• Support coordination of the annual FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act Section 1260H requirement and associated list development with DoD and interagency stakeholders.
• Conduct open-source research on companies for potential inclusion on the 1260H list, including analysis of ownership structures, affiliations, and business activities.
• Conduct classified research to support due diligence and analytic assessments of companies under review.
• Assist with drafting company due diligence memoranda, analytic summaries, and supporting documentation for 1260H list consideration.
• Support development and documentation of processes related to 1260H list publication, updates, and related review procedures.
• Assist with the development and coordination of processes supporting 1260H notice and appeals activities.
• Coordinate and track correspondence related to the 1260H program involving inquiries from listed companies, Congress, and interagency stakeholders.
• Support preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, reporting requirements, and stakeholder requests related to the 1260H program.
• Coordinate inputs across GIES organizations and relevant DoD stakeholders to support program responses and reporting requirements.
• Analyze statutes, congressional actions, and legislative developments for potential impacts to GIES programs and the 1260H effort.
• Support development of policy documents, guidance, and supporting materials related to foreign investment risk analysis and industrial base security.
• Assist in drafting policy recommendations, briefing materials, and analytic reports for senior DoD leadership.
• Contribute research and analysis supporting DoD initiatives related to foreign investment review, supply chain resilience, and risk monitoring methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in one of the following focus areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Superior analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, assessments, and written products.
• Experience conducting business analysis, research studies, or requirements analysis to support policy, regulatory, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience analyzing trends, regulatory developments, and business conditions and identify potential business or policy risks.
• Experience developing or analyzing metrics, performance measures, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy, or business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international affairs or China-related economic or security analysis.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency.
• Experience researching corporate ownership structures, international investment activity, or foreign company affiliations.
• Experience developing analytic reports, metrics, and assessments supporting policy or risk analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Ability to identify potential risks related to business performance, economic conditions, internal controls, or enterprise risk factors.

Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Senior Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Workforce Policy Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, you will provide expert guidance on CES-related human resources policies, recruitment, and staffing processes, supporting DoD Component leaders, HR offices, and the workforce. You will develop policy guidance, advise stakeholders, and coordinate workforce management initiatives across the enterprise.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Advise DoD Components on procedural and regulatory requirements governing CES recruitment and staffing.
• Support CES component stakeholders throughout staffing processes, tailoring guidance to diverse audiences.
• Review and verify CES personnel actions, including coding and processing, using current automated HR tools in compliance with statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Evaluate requests for special salary rates, recruitment bonuses, retention incentives, allowances, and other authorities.
• Review, develop, or revise CES staffing policies, supplemental guidance documents, and issue papers.
• Research and analyze interrelationships between federal personnel systems (e.g., GS, FWS, DCIPS, Demos) and CES requirements.
• Respond to component inquiries and coordinate staff actions across Workforce Innovation Directorate (WID) teams.
• Assist government leadership staff in stakeholder communications, meetings, and correspondence.
• Prepare briefings, multimedia presentations, white papers, and informational memoranda.
• Coordinate joint efforts with other groups and maintain accountability for assigned tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• PhD in a related field with 20 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in a related field with 28 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in federal HR, recruitment, staffing, or workforce policy related to CES or similar personnel systems
• Strong expertise in analyzing and advising on complex HR policies, processes, and automated HR tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of federal HR experience (preferably within DoD) with deep knowledge of CES recruitment and staffing policies
• Expert understanding of Title 5, Title 10, and Department of Defense personnel policies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for representing DoD CIO positions
• Prior experience at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from conception to completion
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience supporting IT or cyberspace activities within military services, Defense Agencies, or Field Activities

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Congressional Requirements & Correspondence Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will coordinate, analyze, and prepare responses to congressional letters, inquiries, and reporting requirements affecting GIES. You will support leadership by assessing congressional actions and statutes, coordinating inputs across stakeholders, and producing high-quality analytic and written products for senior Department of Defense leadership.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate, consolidate, and draft responses to congressional letters, inquiries, and reporting requirements for GIES.
• Coordinate and collect inputs from GIES directorates and DoD stakeholders to support timely and accurate congressional responses.
• Track congressional correspondence, inquiries, and taskings to ensure responses meet required deadlines and internal review processes.
• Analyze statutes, congressional actions, and legislative proposals to assess potential impacts on GIES programs and activities.
• Prepare summaries and analytic assessments of congressional developments affecting the Defense Industrial Base and economic security initiatives.
• Conduct business and policy analyses to support leadership decision-making and organizational priorities.
• Assist with requirements analysis and needs assessments related to congressional reporting and legislative engagement activities.
• Develop and analyze metrics and performance measures related to congressional engagement, reporting requirements, and organizational performance.
• Prepare analytic reports, briefings, and written products for senior DoD leadership.
• Analyze regulatory developments, business conditions, and policy trends affecting GIES mission areas.
• Identify potential business, policy, or enterprise risks related to congressional requirements and legislative developments.
• Support development of recommendations related to management practices, organizational structure, policy, and business systems.
• Maintain records and documentation related to congressional correspondence, responses, and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of relevant experience in one of the following focus areas: Congressional Affairs, National Security, Economics, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience preparing and managing congressional responses, correspondence, or legislative engagement activities.
• Experience analyzing statutes, congressional actions, and other legislative matters for potential impact on GIES.
• Superior analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, briefings, and written products.
• Expertise with modern office tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in one of the following focus areas: Congressional Affairs, National Security, Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Prior experience working on Defense Industrial Base Policy (IBP) or Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES) issues.

Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a senior level Workforce Policy Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will provide technical advice and guidance on an array of Cyber Excepted Service (CES) related matters to DoD Component leaders, HR offices, and the general workforce.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Advise and/or assist CES component stakeholders throughout the staffing process, tailoring communication to address multiple audiences.
• Advises component POCs on the proper coding and/or processing of CES personnel actions, using the current automated tools, in accordance with HR statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Review and verify justifications for requesting use of special salary rates, recruitment bonuses, retentions, allowances, and other authorities.
• Review and provide input to the development and/or revision to CES staffing related policies and procedures.
• Develop associated CES supplemental guidance documents, issue papers, and products that facilitate successful CES oversight.
• Research and evaluate the interrelationships between various federal personnel systems (e.g. General Schedule (GS), Federal Wage System (FWS), Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), Demonstration Projects (Demos)) and unique components of each system.
• Research and draft responses to component inquiries.
• Assist in coordinating staff actions across the WID staff.
• Assist the Government Leadership staff when they coordinate/communicate, including calls, responding to email, and interfacing, with stakeholders or their staff at all levels within DoD.
• Coordinate joint efforts with other groups and offices and maintain accountability of all assigned tasks.
• Prepare and assist in the development of briefings, multimedia presentations, white papers, and informational memoranda.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• 15 years of progressive experience directly related to federal workforce policy.  Will consider an additional 2 years of direct experience in federal workforce policy and analysis for a total of 17 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years’ experience in federal human resources, recruiting or workforce planning within the DoD.
• 1 year of hands on experience with excepted service requirements and federal job classification.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Title 5, Title 10 and Department of Defense personnel policies.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient Excel and Outlook application skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to represent the interests and positions of DoD CIO.
• Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities.
• Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management.
• PMP Certification
• Prior experience supporting IT or cyberspace activities with the military services and / or Defense Agencies and Field Activities.

Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Senior Training Specialist Expert to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) in developing and delivering cyber workforce training. In this role, you will provide technical guidance, create learning materials, and administer programs designed to enhance knowledge and skills across the workforce, managers, and HR practitioners.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and update training modules to provide cyber workforce upskilling and professional development opportunities.
• Create video training and other multimedia products to increase program awareness across the Workforce Innovation Directorate.
• Design and deploy training materials explaining cyber occupational structures, employment, placement, and compensation to HR practitioners.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to enhance training content and delivery methods.
• Administer knowledge and skills enhancement programs, such as rotational programs, to support workforce development.
• Coordinate with program stakeholders to ensure training aligns with organizational goals and cyber workforce initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to materials and delivery approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., cybersecurity, information systems, human capital management, or similar)
• 10 years of professional experience in workforce training, learning and development, or related roles supporting federal, military, or defense organizations. Experience must include:
• Designing and delivering technical or cyber-focused training programs
• Developing instructional materials and multimedia content
• Supporting workforce skill development initiatives for employees and managers

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects from conception to completion
• Highly motivated professional with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an Associate Domestic Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Case Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). You will assist with monitoring, researching, and analyzing domestic mergers and acquisitions involving major U.S. defense suppliers to assess potential impacts to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting due diligence, preparing analytic products and briefings, identifying risks and benefits to the Department of Defense (DoD), and supporting interagency coordination related to M&A reviews.
• Support the review and assessment of domestic M&A transactions subject to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and DoD Directive 5000.62, including assisting with processing non-HSR transactions through the DoD M&A due diligence process.
• Review and summarize transaction documentation including premerger filings, corporate ownership structures, financial statements, purchase agreements, product and competition data, market share information, technology data, and U.S. Government contracting information.
• Conduct research and fact-finding activities to support due diligence assessments related to national security implications, competition impacts, supply chain access risks, and effects on existing or future DoD programs and contracts.
• Assist in preparing case summaries, risk assessments, analytic reports, and briefings describing methodologies, datasets, analysis, findings, and potential recommendations.
• Support coordination with DoD stakeholders to collect and consolidate comments, gather relevant information, and assist in developing DoD perspectives on pending M&A transactions.
• Assist with collaboration and information exchanges with antitrust agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), during merger investigations and reviews.
• Track and organize multiple concurrent cases and analytic inputs while supporting senior analysts in evaluating companies across multiple investment tiers.
• Assist in monitoring transactions following HSR review to identify potential emerging risks to the Department.
• Support oversight and monitoring activities related to Consent Orders or similar agreements affecting the Defense Industrial Base.
• Assist with compliance monitoring activities, including preparing materials for stakeholder meetings and supporting site visits to evaluate transaction implementation and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with investment analysts, legal counsel, transaction parties, and other government stakeholders to support the M&A review process.
• Assist in preparing leadership materials including case summaries, action memoranda, and talking points for senior DoD officials.
• Provide research and analytical support for the development or update of DoD directives, instructions, or policy guidance related to merger review or outbound investment processes.
• Contribute research and analytic support to emerging policy issues involving mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic alliances affecting the DIB.
• Contribute analytic support to emerging policy issues involving mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic alliances affecting the DIB.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience including analysis or research related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, investment activity, industrial base or national security analysis, financial or economic analysis, regulatory or policy analysis, or research into complex corporate structures, ownership relationships, market competition, or government contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following focus areas:
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • National Security
  • Business Administration
• Experience researching and analyzing complex corporate structures and investment/acquisition transactions.
• Superior analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, assessments, and briefings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Experience monitoring, auditing, or enforcing government regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing forecasts, analyzing economic or industry trends, assessing regulatory environments, and identifying potential risks.
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measures, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to organizational management, policy/procedures, and business systems.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Global Investment Advisor within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will manage review, mitigation, and monitoring of foreign investments involving critical technologies and supply chain concerns within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review CFIUS Joint Voluntary Notices and Declarations, including transaction documents, corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
• Conduct analysis and due diligence on foreign investment transactions, provide actionable recommendations, and support DoD leadership and interagency decision-making
• Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with DoD stakeholders to assess foreign ownership risks to the DIB, including technology transfer, supply chain vulnerabilities, network resiliency, and cybersecurity.
• Analyze open-source and classified information on transaction parties to support actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership.
• Author analysis papers on foreign ownership risks and advise the interagency Committee on recommended actions.
• Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.
• Support evolving investment trends, technology security policies, and CFIUS policy developments.
• Provide analytical support to DoD and interagency working groups, including non-notify cases, to identify foreign investment risk in the DIB.
• Draft and deliver Risk-Based Assessments (RBA) and mitigation terms as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ experience in global investments advising
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions, and initiatives
• Experience and/or understanding of preparing forecasts, analyzing trends, and reporting regulations and business conditions
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures, and business systems
• Experience identifying potential business risks, including business performance, economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and social skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience advising within the Department of Defense (DoD), Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Proven experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiatives to ensure objectives are met
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent, with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an Associate Strategic Planning & Program Analyst to provide operations and analysis support within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role, you will support GIES leadership in strategic planning, program management, and transformation initiatives. You will assist with data analysis, project tracking, and the preparation of briefings and reports to inform leadership decision-making.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic planning, program management, and implementation support for GIES missions, economic security initiatives, and the National Defense Strategy (NDS).
• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, roadmaps, and plan of actions and milestones (POAMs) for strategic projects.
• Conduct data collection, research, and basic analysis to inform program and project recommendations.
• Assist senior leadership with preparation of reports, briefings, and other communications for internal and external audiences, including DoD leadership, analysts, interagency stakeholders, allies, and Congress.
• Support process improvement, transformation, and governance initiatives within GIES.
• Contribute to the development of metrics, performance measures, and reporting tools for strategic initiatives.
• Assist with tracking program progress, deliverables, and project outcomes.
• Support coordination of interagency and cross-functional activities related to strategic initiatives.
• Help draft documentation, presentations, and white papers to communicate program goals, status, and recommendations.
• Conduct initial research and due diligence to support analyses of program options and recommendations.
• Support leadership in identifying and assessing potential business or program risks.
• Assist with preparing decision support materials for leadership consideration.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years’ relevant experience in strategic planning, project/program management, organizational transformation, or analysis support, including:
• Supporting senior leadership with strategic planning, project tracking, and program implementation activities.
• Conducting research, data collection, and preliminary analysis to inform decision-making.
• Assisting with development of project plans, roadmaps, POAMs, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting multiple tasks or projects across complex organizations.
• Experience supporting project objectives through activities such as interviews, data gathering, or basic analyses.
• Experience assisting with the management or coordination of staff or team activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment.
• Experience supporting project implementation, process improvement, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience preparing briefings, presentations, or reports for senior leadership.
• Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent is a plus.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Cyber Workforce Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. In this role you will provide subject matter expertise in cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs supporting DoD cyber workforce initiatives. In this role you will conduct research and policy analysis, develop recommendations for senior leadership, and help integrate cyber workforce programs into strategic plans and enterprise-level implementation efforts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct research and specialized analysis of DoD cyber workforce policies, plans, and governance processes.
• Support development, revision, and staffing of DoD Directives, Instructions, and other formal policy issuances.
• Assist with integrating cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic planning and implementation initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise to review legislative proposals and draft responses or recommendations for the DoD CIO related to the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), cyber workforce policy, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate policy documents, briefings, and recommendations with DoD Legislative Affairs, Military Services, and other DoD Component stakeholders.
• Analyze workforce policies and programs to identify opportunities for improvement in cyber workforce recruitment, development, and retention.
• Develop briefing materials, analytical reports, and policy recommendations for senior DoD leadership.
• Support cross-component coordination to ensure alignment between cyber workforce policies and broader DoD workforce strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Master’s degree in public policy, cybersecurity policy, national security studies, public administration, workforce development, or a related field
• 12 years of relevant professional experience, including experience supporting DoD or federal workforce policy development, cyber workforce strategy, or related governance initiatives
• Demonstrated experience analyzing workforce policies, drafting policy recommendations, and supporting development or revision of DoD directives, instructions, or similar policy documents
• Experience supporting or advising senior leadership on cyber workforce initiatives, talent management programs, or workforce modernization efforts
• Familiarity with the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), or related cyber workforce policy initiatives
• Experience coordinating policy or program initiatives across multiple stakeholders, including DoD Components, Military Services, and legislative affairs offices
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings and report

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or similarly senior DoD-level organizations
• Demonstrated experience supporting congressional or legislative engagement related to workforce or cyber policy
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; strong Excel and Outlook proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion
• Highly motivated professional capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups

Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) in providing technical guidance and analysis for cyber workforce statutory and policy reporting. In this role, you will leverage data analytics, business intelligence, and reporting expertise to support decision-making, improve compensation programs, and enhance workforce visibility and insights.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct studies and analyses of cyber compensation trends in the private and public sectors at occupational and work role levels.
• Support analytic capabilities for tracking cyber personnel and positions across the workforce.
• Provide recommendations to improve existing compensation programs, including Market Supplement and Supplemental Policy Oversight and Management.
• Provide technical expertise in designing, enhancing, and evaluating the cyber compensation program.
• Support data acquisition, governance, privacy protection, and sustainment of workforce data models.
• Implement enhancements to data models to align with emerging policy and program requirements.
• Support the full lifecycle of data engineering activities, including manpower, personnel, and qualification data sources, improving accessibility and quality of DCWF data.
• Sustain and enhance Business Intelligence (BI) analytics dashboards to support data-driven decisions and oversight.
• Incorporate persona-based input and scoping into analytics dashboard development efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., data analytics, information systems, computer science, statistics, or similar)
• 5 years of professional experience in data analytics, workforce analysis, or related roles supporting federal, military, or defense organizations. Experience should include:
• Conducting workforce or compensation data analyses
• Supporting BI dashboards and reporting for policy or program oversight
• Working with structured data sources and data governance practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects from conception to completion
• Highly motivated professional with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Mitigation Manager to provide mitigation/compliance and enforcement analysis for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will review transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts.  You will provide legal reviews of mergers and acquisitions, business/corporate law, regulations, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology; and collaborate with Investment Analysts to draft complex agreements such as National Security Agreements and written briefing packages for senior government officials.  

 Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Review transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts. 
• Support legal reviews of mergers and acquisitions, business/corporate law, regulations, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology.  
• Collaboratively work with Investment Analysts on drafting complex agreements such as National Security Agreements and written briefing packages for senior government officials.  
• Collaboratively work with Investment Analysts and Team Telecom Analysts, transaction parties, counsel, equity holders, and senior counsel. 
• Provide compliance monitoring for the implementation of CFIUS agreements and orders to ensure risks identified in a transaction are appropriately mitigated:
  • coordinating and communicating with agreement parties on compliance concerns  
  • interviewing monitored party nominations  
  • evaluating parties' compliance  
  • analyzing legal and policy case compliance concerns and providing recommendations for DoD decisions  
  • preparing and supporting necessary compliance reports and enforcement documentation  
• Negotiation and drafting of CFIUS legal documents, to include waivers, joinders, amendments, and terminations.  
• Execute CFIUS and Team Telecom compliance monitoring through site visits, DoD stakeholder meetings and visits, and other meetings for the purpose of compliance monitoring
• Develop, maintain, and execute policies and standard procedures for the CFIUS interagency process and for DoD monitoring of foreign investment risk associated with product integrity, supply assurance, collocation, and technology transfer.
• Support compliance monitoring function with business operations professionals and cybersecurity expertise. 
• Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.  
• Support evolving investment and technology security policy developments, and CFIUS policy developments as required.  
• Work with Case Managers to finish RBAs and develop mitigation terms in coordination with the Business Transaction Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist, Senior Engineer, and DoD Stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI clearance 
• Master's Degree.
• 6 or more years’ relevant mitigation/compliance and enforcement analysis 
• Experience providing solutions to an organization’s challenges through the application of knowledge gained through similar prior engagements.  
• Experience in directing the activities of specialists or other staff as needed on activities
• Four years of relevant legal experience with Transactional Law, mergers and acquisitions, Corporate Law, contract negotiation, data protection and privacy law, cybersecurity, national security, or military law.    

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Strong interpersonal/social skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Proven ability to brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers 
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiates ensuring objectives are met 
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or a recognized equivalent with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives. 

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking an associate level Action Officer / Business Operations Strategic Planner to provide Business Operations and Front Office Support within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will provide Program Administration support, including GIES leadership with scheduling and execution of meetings, day-to-day business operations of the office, communication with program stakeholders, leadership correspondence, and Congressional task tracking.  

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Support GIES executive leadership in all assigned areas, including oversight of industrial base initiatives, task forces, interagency efforts, and operational activities.
• Provide executive administrative support to the GIES Principal Director, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Directors, including process and project administration, agenda and meeting management, scheduling, information management, logistics and travel coordination, and customer relationship management.
• Deliver centralized business operations and executive secretariat support, including:
• Managing correspondence control and coordinating/routing staffing packages for approval.
• Performing quality assurance on products prior to dissemination.
• Assisting government site/office managers with administrative and operational activities such as facilities and security management, visitor escorting, records management, personnel onboarding/offboarding, and communications.
• Conduct business process management analysis by evaluating current GIES processes for effectiveness, identifying bottlenecks and problem areas, and recommending mitigation and streamlining actions.
• Recommend and implement business process improvements, including:
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational guidance.
• Developing and delivering business process and procedures training.
• Establishing and maintaining mechanisms to track GIES taskers from initiation through closure.
• Support financial management activities, including budget development and management, preparation and presentation of financial reports, expense monitoring and control, identification of cost-saving opportunities, compliance with financial regulations, risk assessment and mitigation, and alignment of financial practices with organizational objectives.
• Analyze statutes and congressional actions for impacts on GIES and coordinate, consolidate, and draft responses to congressional letters, inquiries, and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 2 + years’ relevant business operations and front office experience 
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions and initiatives.   
• Experience assisting with or preparing forecasts, analyzing trends, and reporting regulations and business conditions.   
• Experience assisting with the development and analysis of metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures and business systems.  
• Experience identifying potential business risks, such as business performance, business and economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment. 
• Understanding or experience of developing a working timeline, using industry best/proven practices to understand the problem and objective, collecting data, considering alternatives, and providing output or recommendations. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong interpersonal/social skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Proven ability to brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers 
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiates ensuring objectives are met. 
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or a recognized equivalent with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives. 

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Engagement Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will work with allies, partners, industry, and congress to address economic security and foreign investment risks. 

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Track and support engagements with allies, partners, industry, and congress to assess and develop engagement strategies. 
• Deliver recommendations to the U.S., allies, and partners’ governments on how to address economic security and foreign investment risks, to include war gaming activities. 
• Provide analytic support, talking points, read ahead material, whitepapers, and other documents to support engagements with and outreach to inter-agency groups, industry, and congress. 
• Support increase partner capability and capacity for economic security and identification and mitigation of foreign investment risk in the DIB, including classified and unclassified information. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5 years’ relevant strategic engagement experience 
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication  
• Significant experience in one of the following focus areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration. 
• Demonstrated analytics skills and ability to communicate (oral or written) with senior DoD and USG leaders and experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports 
• Experience preparing and conducting strategic analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions and initiatives.   
• Ability to prepare forecasts, analyze trends, reporting regulations, and business conditions, and identify potential business risks 
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures and business systems. 
• Experience identifying potential business risks including, but not limited to, business performance, business and economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in relevant area 
• Experience in International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration 
• Experience operating within the Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES) or a similar senior, strategic-level staff environment 
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion 

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an Economic Security Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will work with allies, partners, industry, and Congress to address economic security and foreign investment risks. You will support partner capability and capacity building for economic security and help identify and mitigate foreign investment risks within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of international and industrial base issues, focusing on critical new and emerging technologies relevant to DoD and near-peer competitors.
• Perform microeconomic and macroeconomic research using open-source and classified databases.
• Prepare reports and briefings that document methodology, data sources, analysis results, and specific recommendations.
• Support development of economic security policies, studies, and initiatives related to the DIB.
• Provide program support to working groups or task forces focused on supply chain resilience and risk mitigation.
• Assist in designing and executing realistic scenario exercises (e.g., wargaming) based on government guidance, intelligence, and operational requirements.
• Support planning, execution, and participation in wargames and related simulation exercises.
• Contribute to drafting DoD Directives and Instructions for processes addressing foreign investment review, supply chain resilience, and risk monitoring methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ relevant economic security experience
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one of the following areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Experience communicating effectively (written and oral) with senior DoD and USG leaders
• Experience distilling complex industrial base, global investment, and economic security issues into clear written reports and oral presentations for senior leadership
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems and initiatives
• Experience with forecasts, trend analysis, regulatory reporting, and identifying potential business risks
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures, and business systems
• Experience identifying potential business risks, including business performance, economic case analysis, internal controls, and enterprise risk assessment
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience in International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Experience supporting GIES or similar senior DoD-level organizations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Economic Security and Strategic Engagement Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will work with allies, partners, industry, and congress to address economic security and foreign investment risks. 

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Provide interdisciplinary qualitative and quantitative analyses of international issues and a range of key microeconomic and macroeconomic elements of the industrial base. Specific research and analyses will focus on critical new and emerging technologies of interest to DoD and its near-peer competitors /adversaries.
• Provide scoped microeconomic and macroeconomic research and analysis utilizing both open source and classified databases.
• Prepare fully informed reports/briefings that describe the methodology utilized, datasets included, and results of each analysis effort conducted; along with specific recommendations identified throughout the effort.
• Support the development of economic security policies and economic security studies relating to the DIB.
• Provide program support to newly established working group/task force related to supply chain resilience and limiting risk to national security and economic security.
• Develop and provide program support to realistic and relevant scenarios (e.g. wargaming) based on Government-provided guidance, intelligence, and operational requirements.
• Plan, Develop, Execute and Participate in wargames.
• Develop and draft DoD Directives and Instructions concerning new or amended processes by which DoD can further refine its examination of proposed foreign investment transactions, anticipatory supply chain resilience, and monitoring and evaluation of current and future risk review methodologies.

Required Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication  
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5 years’ relevant economic security and strategic engagement experience 
• Significant experience in one of the following focus areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration. 
• Demonstrated analytics skills and ability to communicate (oral or written) with senior DoD and USG leaders and experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports 
• Experience preparing and conducting strategic analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions and initiatives.   
• Ability to prepare forecasts, analyze trends, reporting regulations, and business conditions, and identify potential business risks 
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures and business systems. 
• Experience identifying potential business risks including, but not limited to, business performance, business and economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in relevant area 
• Experience in International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration 
• Experience operating within the Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES) or a similar senior, strategic-level staff environment 
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion 

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an Associate Global Investment Advisor within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will assist with managing reviewing, mitigating, and monitoring of foreign investments involving critical technologies and supply chain concerns within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist with review of CFIUS Joint Voluntary Notices and Declarations, including transaction documents, corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
• Support analysis and due diligence on foreign investment transactions to help identify potential risks to the DIB.
• Conduct research and fact-finding on foreign ownership, technology transfer, supply chain vulnerabilities, network resiliency, and cybersecurity risks, both independently and with guidance from DoD stakeholders.
• Analyze open-source and classified information to support the preparation of policy recommendations for DoD leadership.
• Assist in drafting case summaries, talking points, action memos, and supporting documentation for DoD leadership and interagency committees.
• Contribute to research on emerging investment trends, technology security policies, and evolving CFIUS guidance.
• Support DoD and interagency working groups by compiling data, tracking issues, and helping identify potential foreign investment risks in the DIB.
• Assist with preparation of Risk-Based Assessments (RBA) and mitigation terms under guidance from senior analysts.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years’ experience in global investments advising
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions, and initiatives
• Experience and/or understanding of preparing forecasts, analyzing trends, and reporting regulations and business conditions
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures, and business systems
• Experience identifying potential business risks, including business performance, economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and social skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience advising within the Department of Defense (DoD), Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Proven experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiatives to ensure objectives are met
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent, with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Mitigation Manager to provide Mitigation/Compliance and Enforcement Analysis within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will be part of a team that reviews transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts; provides legal reviews of mergers and acquisitions, business/corporate law, regulations, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology; and collaborates with Investment Analysts to draft complex agreements such as National Security Agreements and written briefing packages for senior government officials.  

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Review transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts under supervision, identifying key issues and summarizing findings for senior team members.
• Support legal and regulatory reviews related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology.
• Assist Investment Analysts in drafting and editing agreements such as National Security Agreements and preparing briefing materials for senior government officials.
• Collaborate with Investment Analysts, Team Telecom Analysts, and other stakeholders to gather information, track action items, and support ongoing casework.
• Support compliance monitoring activities for CFIUS agreements and orders to help ensure identified risks are mitigated. Activities may include:
• Assisting with coordination and communication with agreement parties
• Supporting the review of compliance documentation and submissions
• Conducting preliminary analysis of compliance data and escalating issues as needed
• Contributing to compliance reports and enforcement documentation
• Participating in meetings with DoD and interagency stakeholders
• Assist in the drafting and review of CFIUS-related documents, including waivers, amendments, and other supporting materials.
• Support compliance monitoring efforts through preparation for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and related activities; may include limited travel.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, standard procedures, and internal documentation with guidance from senior staff.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including business operations and cybersecurity professionals, to support compliance and risk assessment efforts.
• Prepare draft case summaries, talking points, and action memos for internal review.
• Track and summarize developments in investment security and technology policy, including CFIUS-related updates.
• Support Case Managers and senior team members in completing risk assessments and developing mitigation recommendations.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3 years’ relevant mitigation/compliance and enforcement analysis 
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience to apply analytic methodologies and principles to address client needs, evaluate project objectives, and contribute to the implementation of strategic direction  
• Ability to perform and assist with analyst functions including data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives  
• Experience conducting activities in support of project team’s objectives  
• Ability to manage junior staff and work closely with team members including Analysts, Task Leads, or Project Manager 
• Competent with modern office tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills 
• Experience assisting with preparation of executive-level briefings and reports 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support project completion