(706) Analyst 6 – Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

Responsibilities

• Support Government Program Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing Manufacturing Innovation Institute initiatives.
• Align MII technology roadmaps with DoD capability requirements and manufacturing priorities.
• Analyze manufacturing technology investments, project portfolios, and strategic initiatives to support informed Government decision-making.
• Evaluate manufacturing innovation initiatives, assess commercialization strategies, support technology transition, facilitate collaboration across Government, industry, and academia, and provide executive-level analyses, reports, and recommendations that inform strategic investment decisions.

Success Factors

• Evaluate Manufacturing Innovation Institute commercialization strategies, business models, and technology transition approaches.
• Assess emerging manufacturing technologies and identify opportunities to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology maturation, production scalability, and industrial adoption.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across: OUSD(R&E), Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, Military Departments, Defense Agencies, Industry partners, Academic institutions, National laboratories.
• Represent the Government during technical meetings, conferences, workshops, site visits, and working groups.
• Coordinate collaboration among Government, industry, and academia to promote manufacturing innovation.
• Prepare executive briefings, white papers, reports, point papers, assessments, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop performance metrics to evaluate technology advancement, industrial base growth, and economic impact.
• Support program reviews and executive decision-making through analytical products and strategic communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of technology policy or federal program management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) initiatives.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs) and public-private partnerships.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and technology transition processes.
• Familiarity with commercialization strategies and industrial base development.
• Strong project management and operational planning skills.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior Government officials, industry executives, and technical experts.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience supporting executive-level strategic planning and policy development.
• Experience facilitating Government-industry partnerships.

• Desired Qualifications:
• Experience supporting OUSD(R&E), DoD ManTech, or Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
• Experience working with Defense Industrial Base (DIB) initiatives.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition and technology transition processes.

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