Defense Industrial Workforce Strategist

ANSER

Alexandria (VA)

Hybrid

USD 119,000 - 172,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Industrial Workforce Development Analyst to support the IBAS program within OASD(IBP). You will provide strategic analysis, program management, and workforce development expertise to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base workforce and support initiatives like Build Freedom Campaign.

Location options include Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; or telework within the National Capital Region.

Qualifications

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
Master’s degree in public policy, business, economics, workforce development, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
10+ years of experience supporting workforce development initiatives at national/state/local level, with emphasis on closing critical gaps.
Experience supporting DoD/federal workforce programs or Defense Industrial Base initiatives.
Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Support planning, execution, and assessment of DoD industrial workforce initiatives within the IBAS portfolio.
Analyze workforce supply and demand to identify capability gaps, shortages, and skill requirements.
Provide analytical support for campaigns and workforce recruitment, retention, training, and outreach initiatives.
Develop workforce strategies strengthening the Defense Industrial Base across priority sectors.
Collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data to develop dashboards and reports for leadership.
Coordinate with DoD, federal, state/local gov., industry, academia and partners to advance initiatives.
Develop workforce investment strategies aligned with National Defense Strategy priorities.
Prepare executive briefs, white papers, and strategic communications products.
Monitor schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and performance of initiatives.
Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships, apprenticeship programs, and credentialing.
Conduct market research to identify best practices and trends.