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Arlington, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
Strategic Analysis, Inc (SA) is seeking a versatile, skilled Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst to support the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) activities.
The Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of
cutting-edge initiatives to advance the mission of DARPA ACO.
This role focuses on understanding and enabling the U.S. industrial base to rapidly scale production of critical capabilities, with
emphasis on real-world constraints, cost, and speed.
Required experience:
5+ years of experience in manufacturing strategy, production systems analysis, industrial economics, supply chain analysis, or
operations research
Experience analyzing OEM and multi-tier supplier networks, including production throughput, bottlenecks, and cost structures
Demonstrated ability to build and apply quantitative models of production systems (capacity, elasticity, scale-up vs. scale-out,
mobilization timelines)
Experience working with or supporting manufacturing operations, production environments, or industrial programs
Strong ability to synthesize technical, economic, and operational data into clear, decision-relevant insights.
Desired Capabilities and Characteristics:
Experience in high-volume or capital-intensive industries (automotive, semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, heavy machinery,
logistics)
Familiarity with factory modeling, discrete-event simulation, or supply chain risk analysis
Experience mapping and analyzing complex supply chains, including identification of critical dependencies and constraints
Experience with cost modeling, make/buy decisions, or capital expenditure planning
Experience analyzing or planning for rapid scale-up, surge production, or time-constrained operations
Experience working across government, industry, and public-private partnerships
Ability to operate and make recommendations under uncertainty with incomplete or imperfect data
Exposure to defense manufacturing, munitions, or DoD platforms preferred
Understanding of industrial policy, reindustrialization, or supply chain resilience
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/visualization tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Other duties as assigned.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering,
Economics, or related field.
Location: On site most days. Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) activities.
The Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of
cutting-edge initiatives to advance the mission of DARPA ACO.
This role focuses on understanding and enabling the U.S. industrial base to rapidly scale production of critical capabilities, with
emphasis on real-world constraints, cost, and speed.
Required experience:
5+ years of experience in manufacturing strategy, production systems analysis, industrial economics, supply chain analysis, or
operations research
Experience analyzing OEM and multi-tier supplier networks, including production throughput, bottlenecks, and cost structures
Demonstrated ability to build and apply quantitative models of production systems (capacity, elasticity, scale-up vs. scale-out,
mobilization timelines)
Experience working with or supporting manufacturing operations, production environments, or industrial programs
Strong ability to synthesize technical, economic, and operational data into clear, decision-relevant insights.
Desired Capabilities and Characteristics:
Experience in high-volume or capital-intensive industries (automotive, semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, heavy machinery,
logistics)
Familiarity with factory modeling, discrete-event simulation, or supply chain risk analysis
Experience mapping and analyzing complex supply chains, including identification of critical dependencies and constraints
Experience with cost modeling, make/buy decisions, or capital expenditure planning
Experience analyzing or planning for rapid scale-up, surge production, or time-constrained operations
Experience working across government, industry, and public-private partnerships
Ability to operate and make recommendations under uncertainty with incomplete or imperfect data
Exposure to defense manufacturing, munitions, or DoD platforms preferred
Understanding of industrial policy, reindustrialization, or supply chain resilience
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/visualization tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Other duties as assigned.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering,
Economics, or related field.
Location: On site most days. Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.
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