Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst (TS Clearance

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.





Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst (TS Clearance #26-050)

Job Code:26-050

Location:Arlington, VA - Hybrid

FT/PT Status:Full Time

Required Clearance:Top Secret SCI

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.
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