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.

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Position Summary:

ANSER is seeking an Industrial Workforce Policy and Strategy Analyst to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). The IBAS program is dedicated to ensuring that the Department of Defense is positioned to effectively address industrial base issues and support the National Security Innovation Base.

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

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

Day to Day Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a 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)

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).

Position Overview

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

Day to Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Overview:

ANSER is seeking a 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

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

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Performance Metrics 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 support ODASD (CN&SP) by developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will ensure leadership has access to actionable insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. You will integrate data-driven methodologies to align performance outcomes with national security objectives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and implement performance measurement frameworks and indicators
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data across program portfolios
• Develop dashboards, reports, and performance summaries
• Assess alignment of initiatives with DoD strategic objectives
• Evaluate effectiveness of CD/CTOC/CTF programs
• Provide recommendations to improve program performance
• Analyze impact of new policies on program outcomes
• Support development of performance plans and evaluation criteria
• Advise leadership on performance management strategies
• Conduct return on investment (ROI) analyses
• Prepare executive-level briefings and reports
• Collaborate with stakeholders across DoD and interagency partners
• Participate in strategic planning and assessment activities
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
• Master’s degree preferably data analytics, public policy, statistics, economics, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis or program evaluation
• Experience and knowledge of performance measurement frameworks and methodologies
• Prior experience supporting DoD or federal performance management initiatives
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex datasets
• Experience developing KPIs, metrics, and evaluation criteria
• Knowledge of national security strategies and program alignments
• Experience communicating program performance and metrics findings to senior leadership
• Experience conducting ROI and effectiveness assessments
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Policy 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 develop and assess policies related to counterdrug, counter-transnational organized crime, and counter-threat finance missions. You will provide strategic analysis of the global security environment and advise senior leaders on policy implications affecting DoD programs and partnerships and play a key role in shaping policies that align with U.S. national security objectives.

 Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze international political-military developments and policy impacts
• Assess implications of U.S. and international agreements on DoD programs
• Develop policy recommendations for CD/CTOC/CTF initiatives
• Support interagency and international coordination efforts
• Evaluate national security policy issues and stakeholder impacts
• Draft policy documents, reports, and strategic assessments
• Provide decision-support analysis for program investments
• Coordinate with Combatant Commands and Defense Agencies
• Support development of security cooperation strategies
• Prepare executive-level briefings and decision materials
• Conduct research on emerging global threats and trends
• Analyze program alignment with national drug control strategies
• Participate in working groups and policy forums
• Advise leadership on policy risks and opportunities
• Support real-time decision-making in dynamic environments

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
• Master’s degree preferably international relations, public policy, national security, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in defense policy or national security analysis
• Strong understanding of international relations and security cooperation
• Experience supporting DoD or interagency policy development
• Familiarity with CD/CTOC/CTF mission areas and strategies
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and agencies
• Experience briefing senior leadership or government and military officials
• Familiarity with DoD organizational structure and processes

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze complex geopolitical environments

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Legislative Affairs 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 provide expert analysis of legislative actions, congressional requirements, and policy impacts affecting DoD counterdrug (CD), counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC), and counter-threat finance (CTF) programs and play a critical role in bridging DoD priorities with congressional oversight and statutory authorities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze congressional legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements impacting CD/CTOC/CTF missions
• Assess DoD legislative proposals for accuracy, compliance, and policy alignment
• Prepare congressional notification packages and supporting documentation
• Draft responses to congressional inquiries and correspondence
• Support preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materials
• Develop background materials for senior leader engagements with Congress
• Coordinate legislative matters across DoD and interagency stakeholders
• Track and interpret legislative developments affecting national security programs
• Draft responses to audits from oversight bodies (e.g., IG, GAO)
• Provide strategic recommendations on legislative impacts to programs
• Support development of proposed legislative changes
• Translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable language
• Assist in preparing executive-level reports and decision documents
• Participate in working groups and interagency coordination efforts
• Support senior leadership with real-time legislative analysis

 Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
• Master’s degree preferably in public policy, political science, national security, or similarly related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, federal agencies, or equivalent organizations
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoD authorities
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, correspondence, and legislative proposals
• Familiarity with DoD Inspector General and Government Accountability Office processes
• Strong understanding of national security policy and interagency coordination
• Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
• Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes

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
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

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

Position Overview:

ANSER is seeking a Senior Technical Program Analyst – Critical Tech & RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation) to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), supporting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices. In this role, you will provide engineering, technical, and program management support, develop and maintain technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and senior leader stakeholder engagement.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in relevant technical fields to assist the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
• Support development of technology roadmaps, identify short-term capability opportunities, and assist with strategy documents and implementation plans
• Conduct technical assessments of programs, review white papers and research, 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 OSD(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 for decision-making
• 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 PDs and Government Leads on 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
• PhD in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science). 
• 7 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) sector for Industry, Academia, or Government relevant to the technical focus of the office
• Demonstrated analytics skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders, including preparing executive-level briefings and reports
• Ability to provide executive-level project, operational, and senior leader stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Familiarity with Advana systems and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
• Knowledge of critical technologies and RDT&E programs for the DoD; experience in technology development or investment analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating within OASD(CT), DASD offices, or CTA program management offices, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder analytics projects
• Strong knowledge of AI and autonomy systems within the Defense ecosystem

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

Position Overview

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

Day to Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Overview

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Day to Day Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Position Overview: 

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

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

Position Summary

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position 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 

Position Overview: 

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

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

Position Overview

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Overview: 

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

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

SpecterOps is looking for candidates to support Security Operations at a SpecterOps customer site working directly with client personnel and systems. Candidates will independently support the client engineering, managing, and monitoring Security Operations Center (SOC) systems. A successful candidate will have excellent technical skills focused in the security operations space, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual with familiarity working for a service-based information security organization. 

Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000 base salary annually, commensurate with experience.

Location: On site client physical location - Washington, DC

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI Clearance or eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information designation
• Have the following operating hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM US Eastern Time on site at Washington DC location. Be available for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios
• Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, including the capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures
• Established experience in operating in SOC environment, either through relevant experience or qualifications, is required
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM
• Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly AWS or Azure
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
• Conduct host forensics, network, forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
• Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
• Utilize common forensic and incident response tools
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences

Nice to haves

• Experience in penetration testing
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies
• Ability to train others on the use of forensic and incident response techniques and tools

What We Offer:   

• Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family    
• Flexible time off policy    
• 13 paid holidays annually    
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match    
• Stock Options & bonuses 
• Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office    
• $500 annual home office allowance after first year 
• $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement   
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance   
• $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment    
• $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more 
• A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning     
• In person and virtual employee events throughout the year    
• And of course, company swag!    

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  To request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at careers@specterops.io  

Unsolicited resumes are not accepted   

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