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 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

Events Project Manager 

Location: Alexandria, VA (NSF Headquarters) 

Work Arrangement: On-Site 

Type: Full-Time 

Clearance: Public Trust  

Travel: Occasional travel may be required for national and international events 

Status: Contingent Upon Award 

Company Overview: 

Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We’re trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Events Project Manager to support the National Science Foundation’s Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The Events Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile events, conferences, and trade exhibitions that support NSF’s outreach and stakeholder engagement activities. 

This role requires strong project management, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure successful execution of multiple complex events simultaneously. The Events Project Manager will lead event planning efforts, coordinate vendors and venues, and ensure all logistical, technical, and operational requirements are met. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Support OLPA outreach initiatives by performing event planning, coordination, logistics management, and documentation activities for conferences, meetings, exhibits, and stakeholder engagement events. 

• Develop and document event requirements, schedules, logistics plans, and run-of-show materials to ensure successful planning and execution of internal and external events. 

• Coordinate venue requirements, event technology, signage, invitations, registration systems, and event materials to ensure alignment with event objectives and stakeholder expectations. 

• Document and track event logistics, inventory requirements, shipping activities, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery of materials and successful event execution. 

• Assist in developing event implementation plans that support large-scale conferences, trade shows, expos, and outreach initiatives. 

• Conduct process improvement assessments and recommend enhancements to event planning workflows, logistics coordination processes, and event management procedures. 

• Support the development and maintenance of event planning documentation, operational procedures, exhibit management processes, and outreach resource inventories. 

• Assist Government staff with coordination of speakers, moderators, event participants, and external partners to support successful event delivery. 

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including communications staff, outreach teams, digital media staff, vendors, and external stakeholders to support OLPA outreach activities. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal communication requirements, including Section 508 accessibility standards, NSF branding requirements, and federal event management guidelines.  

• These duties directly support OLPA’s mission to engage stakeholders, communicate NSF priorities, and successfully deliver high-impact outreach events and public engagement activities. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience supporting event planning, outreach coordination, or program management may be considered. 

• Minimum experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience planning and managing large-scale events, conferences, trade shows, or public outreach initiatives, preferably supporting federal agencies, scientific organizations, or large public-facing programs.  

• Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, and execute multiple high-profile events simultaneously, including venue coordination, vendor management, logistics planning, and exhibit management. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare event plans, run-of-show documents, event reports, and post-event after-action summaries. 

• Experience managing event logistics and shipping coordination, including direct-to-site shipping, warehouse coordination, equipment management, and event material inventory tracking. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint for planning, reporting, and coordination activities. 

• Expert-level experience using event planning tools and project management software to coordinate timelines, tasks, and deliverables. 

• Experience coordinating with trade exposition companies, vendors, and venue staff to manage contracts, exhibits, booth design, and event technology requirements. 

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including communications specialists, digital media teams, outreach staff, vendors, and government stakeholders. 

• Preferred: Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, event registration platforms, and knowledge of federal accessibility requirements such as Section 508 compliance and federal communication standards. 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans 

• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off 

• 401K plan 

• Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance 

• Education and Training Assistance Program 

• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses 

• Employee Assistance Programs 

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law 

Events Coordinator 

Location: Alexandria, VA (NSF Headquarters) 

Work Arrangement: On-Site 

Type: Full-Time 

Clearance: Public Trust  

Travel: Occasional travel may be required for national and international events 

Status: Contingent Upon Award 

Company Overview: 

Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We’re trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to support the National Science Foundation’s Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The Event Coordinator will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile events, conferences, exhibits, and outreach activities that support NSF’s stakeholder engagement and public affairs initiatives. 

This role requires strong organizational, logistical coordination, and communication skills to support the successful execution of multiple events and outreach activities. The Event Coordinator will assist with event logistics, coordinate with vendors and venues, manage event materials and registration processes, and provide on-site support to ensure all logistical, technical, and operational requirements are executed smoothly. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Support OLPA outreach initiatives by assisting with event planning, coordination, logistics management, and documentation activities for conferences, meetings, exhibits, and stakeholder engagement events. 

• Assist in developing and maintaining event schedules, logistics plans, event checklists, and run-of-show materials to support the planning and execution of internal and external events. 

• Coordinate venue requirements, event technology, signage, invitations, registration systems, and event materials to ensure alignment with event objectives and stakeholder expectations. 

• Track event logistics, inventory requirements, shipping activities, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery of materials and successful event execution. 

• Support implementation of event plans for conferences, trade shows, expos, and outreach initiatives, including assisting with event setup, on-site coordination, and breakdown activities. 

• Assist with maintaining event planning documentation, operational procedures, exhibit management processes, and outreach resource inventories. 

• Support coordination of speakers, moderators, attendees, and external partners, including managing RSVP lists, registration systems, and event communications. 

• Collaborate with communications staff, outreach teams, digital media staff, vendors, and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery. 

• Provide on-site event support to ensure smooth event operations, including coordinating logistics with venue staff and vendors. 

• Ensure event materials and activities comply with applicable Federal communication requirements, including Section 508 accessibility standards, NSF branding requirements, and federal event management guidelines.  

• These duties directly support OLPA’s mission to engage stakeholders, communicate NSF priorities, and deliver high-quality outreach events and public engagement activities. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience supporting event coordination, outreach activities, or program support may be considered. 

• Minimum experience: Five (5) years of professional experience supporting conferences, trade shows, exhibits, or large-scale events, preferably supporting federal agencies, scientific organizations, or public-facing programs.  

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support multiple events simultaneously, including venue coordination, logistics planning, vendor coordination, and exhibit support. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare event checklists, logistics documentation, event reports, and meeting summaries. 

• Experience supporting event logistics and shipping coordination, including direct-to-site shipping, warehouse coordination, equipment management, and tracking of event materials and outreach inventory. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint for planning, reporting, and coordination activities. 

• Experience using event coordination tools and project tracking systems to support planning timelines, logistics tracking, and deliverable management. 

• Experience coordinating with trade exposition companies, vendors, and venue staff to support exhibit setup, event logistics, and booth operations. 

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including communications staff, outreach teams, vendors, and government stakeholders. 

• Preferred: Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, event registration platforms, and knowledge of federal accessibility requirements such as Section 508 compliance and federal communication standards. 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans 

• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off 

• 401K plan 

• Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance 

• Education and Training Assistance Program 

• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses 

• Employee Assistance Programs 

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law 

Executive Secretary - Admin Assistant - OD 

Location: Alexandria, VA (NSF Headquarters) 

Work Arrangement: On-Site 

Type: Full-Time 

Clearance: Public Trust  

Travel: Limited or occasional travel may be required to support meetings, events, or leadership activities 

Status: Contingent Upon Award 

Company Overview: 

Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We’re trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Secretary – Administrative Assistant (OD) to support the National Science Foundation’s Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). This role provides high-level administrative and executive support to leadership by managing daily administrative operations, coordinating communications, and ensuring effective documentation and information management. 

The Executive Secretary will support leadership with scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and administrative coordination while maintaining strong communication with internal staff and external stakeholders. This role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and discretion. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations supporting OLPA leadership and staff. 

• Maintain executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and resolving scheduling conflicts. 

• Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, official memoranda, and communications for internal and external distribution. 

• Prepare meeting materials including agendas, briefing documents, presentation materials, and meeting minutes. 

• Maintain and organize document libraries, records, and administrative files to ensure effective document management and accessibility. 

• Draft, review, and edit policy documents, memoranda, and administrative materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency with agency standards. 

• Maintain office style guides and ensure written materials align with NSF branding and communication guidelines. 

• Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and administrative processes. 

• Maintain databases, tracking systems, and administrative records to support program operations. 

• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications. 

• Coordinate meetings, panels, interviews, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring effective communication with internal staff and external partners. 

• Assist with maintaining stakeholder contact lists, distribution lists, and communication resources. 

• Ensure written products demonstrate a high level of accuracy in grammar, spelling, formatting, and professional presentation. 

• Maintain effective working relationships with OLPA staff, leadership, contractors, and external stakeholders. 

• Ensure compliance with federal communication standards including Plain Writing Act requirements and Section 508 accessibility guidelines. 

• These duties directly support OLPA’s mission to ensure efficient administrative coordination, effective leadership support, and accurate communication of agency initiatives. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, relevant administrative experience may be considered. 

• Minimum experience: Five (5) years of professional experience providing executive administrative support, administrative coordination, or program support within federal agencies, public organizations, or large institutions. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage executive schedules, coordinate meetings, and support leadership operations in fast-paced environments. 

• Strong writing and editing skills, including experience drafting memoranda, correspondence, reports, and policy-related documents. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. 

• Experience maintaining document management systems, administrative records, and tracking databases. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. 

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including meeting planning, documentation preparation, and information management. 

• Preferred: Experience supporting federal executive offices or senior leadership and familiarity with federal communication requirements including Plain Writing Act and Section 508 compliance. 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans 

• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off 

• 401K plan 

• Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance 

• Education and Training Assistance Program 

• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses 

• Employee Assistance Programs 

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law