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Business Analyst, Digital Tools
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
Anduril’s Manufacturing Digital Tools & Procedures is seeking a Digital Tools Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Digital Tools and Procedures team plays a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing operations through the implementation and management of procedures and advanced digital solutions. The team ensures that manufacturing processes are efficient, scalable, and integrated with the latest industry standards.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As a Digital Tools Manufacturing Engineer (Business Analyst) you will be involved in the internal deployment and adoption of Anduril’s ProductionOS manufacturing software solutions. The right person for this role has strong technical and analytical skills that can be applied and implemented in a real world environment to drive outcomes for the business.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Work with manufacturing and software leadership to develop and implement novel manufacturing software strategies that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of manufacturing software roadmap with overall business objectives.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep our manufacturing processes at the cutting edge.
- Drive adoption of manufacturing software solutions across the company, and own the feedback loop between the users and the developers.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of manufacturing software standard instructions and best practices.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, User Experience Design, or related field.
- Proven experience in a digital manufacturing environment, including familiarity with MES, ERP, PLM systems and how they interface with each other and with operations.
- High sense of user empathy and the ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders.
- Ability to quickly understand current operations and potential issues on the product line and can speak the language.
- Strength working with manufacturing leadership to conceptualize solutions and gain / understand requirements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information in an understandable manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects.
- Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NV2 Security Clearance.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
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Senior Budget Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Technical Program Analyst – Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst with Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) expertise to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices.
In this role, you will provide technical and program management support for T&AM initiatives, develop and maintain technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and stakeholder engagement.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide T&AM expertise to support the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
- Develop technology roadmaps, identify near-term capability opportunities, and support strategy documents and implementation plans
- Conduct technical assessments; review white papers; respond to DoD and interagency inquiries; and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia
- Develop technical materials, including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transition
- Collect and analyze data on defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
- Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OASD(CT) leadership and program managers
- Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities
- Maintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and decision-making analytics
- Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making
- Gather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadership
- Identify and support technology transition opportunities to military services and commercial sectors; advise on transition mechanisms across the Department of Defense
- Provide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard development
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- Master’s degree in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science), or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 additional years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 7 years of technical program/project management experience, or related experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations supporting Government programs
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders, including preparing executive-level briefings and reports
- Experience supporting executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with Advana and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
Preferred Qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Experience within OASD(CT), DASD offices, CTA program offices, or similar strategic-level environments
- Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder analytics projects
- Knowledge of microelectronics design, deployment, and sustainment for the DoD; experience in technology development or investment analysis in this domain
- Understanding of the DoD acquisition process and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Program Analyst - Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview
ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3)) to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)). You will provide engineering, technical, and program management support, help develop and maintain technology roadmaps, and engage with senior leaders across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)/University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), industry, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), military component acquisition communities, and other federal agencies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide NC3 technical expertise to support strategic planning and program management activities.
- Assist in developing technology roadmaps, implementing strategies, and supporting strategy documents.
- Conduct technical assessments, review research and white papers, respond to DoD inquiries, and prepare reports and presentations for DoD leadership, Congress, industry, and academia.
- Develop technical guidance, high-level architecture, policy, training support, and engineering advisory materials for emerging technology transition.
- Collect and analyze information relevant to the Defense investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities.
- Assist with quarterly surveys on CTA funding and industry capabilities to inform leadership and program managers.
- Coordinate with subcomponents, program offices, and the Intelligence Community (IC) to collect and analyze CTA-related information, including international partnerships and adversary activities.
- Consolidate data into a centralized repository for DoD RDT&E investments to enhance analytics and decision-making.
- Apply data modeling, integration of multiple data sources, AI, natural language processing, and data architecture development.
- Gather stakeholder requirements and design decision-ready dashboards and real-time decision support tools for DoD stakeholders.
- Support technology transition to military services or the commercial sector and advise on transfer instruments.
- Provide mission support through data architecture, modeling, analytics, and knowledge management, and submit monthly status reports on dashboards and data model development.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance
- Master’s in a relevant hard science/engineering field (Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) or Bachelor’s in a relevant field. Will consider a Bachelors degree with an additional 5 years of relevant experience.
- 7 years of technical program/project management experience including experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations applicable to government programs.
- Knowledge of DoD Nuclear C3 systems, with background in C3 system design or operational implementation.
- Demonstrated analytics skills and ability to communicate with senior DoD and USG leaders, including preparing executive-level briefings and reports; experience in executive-level project, operational, and senior leader stakeholder engagement.
- Familiarity with Advana systems for data architecture, automation, and data model development, or similar tools such as DataBricks.
- Proficiency with modern office tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in strategic-level staff environments, including OASD(CT).
- Experience supporting complex analytics projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of DoD acquisition processes and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Domestic Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Case Analyst (Industrial Base Program)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Technical Program Analyst – Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst – Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices.
In this role, you will provide technical and program management support, contribute to the development of technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, industry, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and other federal agencies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide T&AM subject matter support to the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
- Support development of technology roadmaps, identify near-term capability opportunities, and contribute to strategy documents and implementation plans
- Assist with technical assessments; review white papers; respond to DoD and interagency inquiries; and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia
- Support development of technical materials, including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations for emerging technologies
- Collect and analyze data related to defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
- Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OASD(CT) leadership and program managers
- Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to gather and assess information on international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities
- Contribute to maintaining centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics
- Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making
- Assist with stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering to support development of dashboards and decision-support tools
- Support identification and documentation of technology transition opportunities to military services and commercial sectors across the Department of Defense
- Contribute to data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management activities, including monthly status reporting on data models and dashboard development
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)
- Minimum of 5 years of technical program/project management experience, or related experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations supporting Government programs
- Knowledge of microelectronics design, deployment, and sustainment for the DoD; experience in technology development or investment analysis in this domain
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports for senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders
- Experience supporting project operations and stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with Advana and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within OASD(CT), DASD offices, CTA program offices, or similar strategic-level environments
- Experience supporting complex analytics efforts involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Program Analyst - Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAA)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Senior Program Analyst – Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAA) to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices.
In this role, you will provide technical and program management support, lead development of technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, industry, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and other federal agencies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise in Trusted AI & Autonomy to support the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
- Develop technology roadmaps, identify near-term capability opportunities, and support strategy documents and implementation plans
- Conduct technical assessments; review white papers; respond to DoD and interagency inquiries; and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia
- Develop technical materials, including guidance, architecture, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transition
- Collect and analyze data related to defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
- Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OASD(CT) leadership and program managers
- Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities
- Maintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics
- Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making
- Gather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadership
- Identify and support technology transition opportunities to military services and commercial sectors; advise on transition mechanisms across the Department of Defense
- Provide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard development
Required Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
- Master’s degree in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with Trusted AI & Autonomy systems, including design, development, and implementation within the defense ecosystem
- Minimum of 10 years of technical program/project management experience, or related experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations supporting Government programs
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports for senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders
- Experience supporting executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination
- Familiarity with Advana and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within OASD(CT), DASD offices, CTA program offices, or similar strategic-level environments
- Experience supporting complex analytics efforts involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Advanced experience in the design, development, or implementation of AI and autonomy systems within the defense ecosystem
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Budget Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.
In this key role you will oversee financial planning, programming, and execution for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will directly contribute to resource allocation decisions across Combatant Commands, Military Departments, and Defense Agencies. The analyst ensures that funding strategies align with national security priorities and comply with federal and DoD financial regulations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Analyze program and budget requirements across CD/CTOC/CTF portfolios
- Develop and review Program Objective Memoranda (POM) inputs
- Prepare budget justification materials and resource packages
- Evaluate budget execution data for accuracy and compliance
- Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Support reprogramming actions and funding adjustments
- Monitor monthly execution across DoD components
- Assist in program audits and financial reviews
- Develop briefings and recommendations for senior leadership
- Perform feasibility and efficiency studies for program investments
- Support workload modeling and resource prioritization
- Analyze long-term funding strategies and impacts
- Coordinate with stakeholders across DoD and interagency partners
- Utilize ERP systems and financial databases for analysis
- Provide real-time analysis and decision support in dynamic environments
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
- Master’s degree preferably in finance, economics, business, public administration, or similarly related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD or federal budget/financial management
- Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Demonstrated understanding of federal budgeting, appropriations, and authorizations
- Experience with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury policies
- Proficiency with DoD financial ERP systems and manpower databases
- Previous experience presenting information related to cost estimation and financial analysis to senior leaders
- Ability to present complex financial data to senior leaders
- Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level)
- Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
- Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes
- Excellent communication and briefing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure, ambiguous environments
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Program Analyst - Energy Resilience
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Senior Program Analyst – Energy Resilience to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices.
In this role, you will provide technical and program management support, lead development of technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, industry, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and other federal agencies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise in energy resilience to support the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
- Develop technology roadmaps, identify near-term capability opportunities, and support strategy documents and implementation plans
- Conduct technical assessments; review white papers; respond to DoD and interagency inquiries; and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia
- Develop technical materials, including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transition
- Collect and analyze data related to defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
- Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OASD(CT) leadership and program managers
- Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities
- Maintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics
- Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making
- Gather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadership
- Identify and support technology transition opportunities to military services and commercial sectors; advise on transition mechanisms across the Department of Defense
- Provide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard development
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI
- Master’s degree in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with energy resilience and contested logistics technologies (e.g., POL storage, energy and battery storage, forward manufacturing)
- Minimum of 10 years of technical program/project management experience, or related experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations supporting Government programs
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports for senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders
- Experience supporting executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination
- Familiarity with Advana and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within OASD(CT), DASD offices, CTA program offices, or similar strategic-level environments
- Experience supporting complex analytics efforts involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience with design, development, or implementation of AI and autonomy systems within the defense ecosystem
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Program Analyst – Critical Technologies Programs
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ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst – Critical Technologies Programs to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices.
In this role, you will provide technical and program management support, contribute to technology roadmap development, and support executive-level project operations and stakeholder engagement across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, industry, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and other federal agencies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise to support the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
- Develop technology roadmaps, identify near-term capability opportunities, and assist with strategy documents and implementation plans
- Conduct technical assessments; review white papers; respond to DoD and interagency inquiries; and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia
- Develop technical materials, including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transition
- Collect and analyze data on defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
- Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OASD(CT) leadership and program managers
- Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities
- Maintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics
- Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making
- Gather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadership
- Support identification and documentation of technology transition opportunities to military services or the commercial sector
- Provide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard development
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret security clearance
- Master’s degree in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)
- 7+ years of technical program/project management experience, or related experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations supporting Government programs (OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of applicable experience)
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports for senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders
- Experience supporting executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with Advana and other data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within OASD(CT), DASD offices, CTA program offices, or similar strategic-level environments
- Experience supporting complex analytics projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Strategic Planning & Program Analyst (Industrial Base Policy Program)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Associate Domestic Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Case Analyst (Industrial Base Program)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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China Corporate & Investment Risk Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Data Analyst
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ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Associate Planning & Program Analyst (Industrial Base Policy Program)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Strategic Engagement Analyst (Industrial Base Policy Program)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Associate China Corporate & Investment Risk Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Data Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Associate Mitigation Manager
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Congressional Requirements & Correspondence Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Economic Security and Strategic Engagement Analyst (Industrial Base Policy Program)
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Economic Security Policy Analyst
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Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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