Project Execution Analyst

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:
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 Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). The IBAS program is dedicated to ensuring that the Department of Defense is positioned to effectively address industrial base issues and support the National Security Innovation Base. In this key role, you will be part of a high-powered team that researches and analyzes strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities within the global defense industrial base, recommends relevant prototyping efforts, crafts relevant acquisition documents, evaluates proposed efforts, monitors program execution, conducts outreach efforts as well as site visits and strategic communications operations as required.

This position can support a hybrid work schedule with onsite work performed onsite at the Pentagon, Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, and/or ANSER HQ in Arlington, VA as required. Candidates must live in the National Capital Region.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Analyzing project proposals, providing data-driven recommendations on the best course of action for implementation.

• Evaluating project feasibility, assessing technical capabilities, identifying potential funding sources, and developing implementation strategies for leadership.

• Managing project schedules, deconflicting with mission partners, and providing consistent, detailed oversight of project progress.

• Serve as a key communication hub for the office by representing government interests in both virtual and in-person meetings.

• Document meeting minutes and action items.

• Draft high-quality briefings, official correspondence, and analytical products in response to internal and external taskings, ensuring information flows seamlessly across a geographically dispersed team.

• Serve as a trusted and integrated team member while ensuring all final decisions and commitments are made exclusively by government personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess an active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance

• Bachelor's degree in any field

• 5+ of hands-on experience in manufacturing, research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) with a focus on analyzing the defense industrial base workforce

• DoD project management experience

• Experience providing direct engagement with military hardware/software development or sustainment from a U.S. Military Service, Major Command, OSD-level staff, or a defense industrial firm

• Demonstrated expertise navigating the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to identify and mitigate industrial base risks

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex industrial base issues into clear, concise written reports and oral presentations for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or a similar senior, strategic-level staff environment
Experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers

• Experience in applying systems engineering concepts and methodologies to solve complex technical and programmatic challenges

• Experience in workforce development initiatives at the local/state/federal level, private sector, and/or academia

• Experience leading the on-site implementation of project plans and ensuring objectives are met

• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a recognized equivalent

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives

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.