Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work in dynamic environments (DARPA, labs, industry, test facilities)
• Analyze results and provide assessments
• Operate within large, multidisciplinary teams across government and industry
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and program leadership to move efforts forward
• Track technical progress and identify risks early
• Help translate technical work into clear updates for decision-makers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or related field
• 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
• Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required to maintain a secret clearance)

Desired Capabilities and Characteristics

• Active Top Secret clearance preferred
• 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

Compensation

$125K-$175K

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance