Program Analyst – Critical Technologies Programs

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 Overview:

ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst – Critical Technologies Programs to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices.

In this role, you will provide technical and program management support, contribute to technology roadmap development, and support executive-level project operations and stakeholder engagement across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, industry, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and other federal agencies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to support the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development

• Develop technology roadmaps, identify near-term capability opportunities, and assist with strategy documents and implementation plans

• Conduct technical assessments; review white papers; respond to DoD and interagency inquiries; and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia

• Develop technical materials, including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transition

• Collect and analyze data on defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities

• Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OASD(CT) leadership and program managers

• Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities

• Maintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics

• Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making

• Gather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadership

• Support identification and documentation of technology transition opportunities to military services or the commercial sector

• Provide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard development

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance

• Master’s degree in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)

• 7+ years of technical program/project management experience, or related experience in acquisition, procurement, finance, or business operations supporting Government programs (OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of applicable experience)

• Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports for senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders

• Experience supporting executive-level project operations and stakeholder coordination

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

• Familiarity with Advana and other data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within OASD(CT), DASD offices, CTA program offices, or similar strategic-level environments

• Experience supporting complex analytics projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.