Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do.

Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. Position Summary: Analytic Services, Inc (ANSER) is seeking a Project Execution Analyst to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). In this role you will support a high-performing team focused on analyzing and strengthening the global defense industrial base through project execution, acquisition support, industrial base assessments, and stakeholder engagement activities.

You will provide analytical and programmatic support to initiatives that enhance the Department of War’s ability to address industrial base risks and advance the National Security Innovation Base.

Responsibilities

: Analyze project proposals and provide data-driven recommendations to support leadership decision-making and implementation planning Assess project feasibility, technical capabilities, funding pathways, and execution strategies for industrial base initiatives Monitor project schedules, milestones, and performer progress to ensure successful execution of approved efforts Coordinate and de-conflict activities with mission partners, government stakeholders, and external organizations Draft briefings, analytical products, official correspondence, and acquisition-related documentation in response to internal and external taskings Conduct research and analysis on strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities impacting the global defense industrial base Support development and evaluation of prototyping and acquisition efforts aligned with IBAS program objectives Represent government interests during virtual and in-person meetings with industry, government, and academic stakeholders Document meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up

Requirements

to support cross-functional collaboration Conduct outreach activities, site visits, and strategic communications efforts in support of program objectives Maintain coordination and information sharing across a geographically dispersed team environment Support leadership with program execution oversight and industrial base risk mitigation activities

Experience in manufacturing Demonstrated knowledge of the Department of War acquisition lifecycle and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process Experience identifying and mitigating industrial base risks through analytical, programmatic, or acquisition-focused efforts Experience preparing written reports, briefings, and analytical products for senior government or military leadership Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders across government, industry, or academic organizations

Required Qualifications

: Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 6+ years of professional experience supporting manufacturing, research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), defense industrial base initiatives, acquisition programs, or related efforts; additional relevant experience or military service in a related specialty may be considered in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications

: Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War or a similar strategic-level staff organization Experience briefing and advising senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers Knowledge of systems engineering principles and methodologies applied to techn