Junior to Mid-Level Defense Industrial Base Analyst

North Rock Consulting LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Rock Consulting LLC in Washington, DC seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Defense Industrial Base Analyst to support a high-priority federal mission. The role blends regulatory research, data analysis, and executive reporting for senior stakeholders across agencies.

You will develop metrics, manage surveys, and produce memos and dashboards using Power BI and SharePoint. Strong writing and communication are essential, with a US citizenship and active public trust clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in defense trade, national security, or national defense related field is Required.
• Master's Degree in trade policy or national security, or national defense related field is Preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in defense acquisitions, national security or defense policy, or defense trade is required.
• Must be a strong researcher and writer.
• Experience with DoD or Defense Acquisition University is preferred.
• Experience in metrics, data analysis, and data visualization is strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering executive-level briefings is prepared.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth regulatory, defense acquisitions, and industry competitiveness research.
• Engage with defense and non-defense vendors and agencies to gather essential data for surveys and insights.
• Author detailed memos and formal reports for program leaders and senior stakeholders.
• Develop metrics and monitor progress to inform decision-making.
• Support creation, implementation, and management of defense industry surveys.
• Manage databases and create data visualization dashboards using Power BI.
• Present analysis results and provide interagency recommendations to officials.
• Prepare and maintain program documents, memoranda, and correspondence.

Skills

Regulatory research

Technical writing

Data analysis

Executive briefings

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in defense trade, national security, or national defense related field

Master's Degree in trade policy or national security, or national defense related field

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Defense Industrial Base Analyst

At North Rock, we're driven by a shared commitment to innovation, impact, and service. We help our clients navigate change with confidence - aligning people, processes, and technology to support critical missions across the federal landscape. If you're looking to grow your career alongside a collaborative, values-led team making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is supporting a high priority and confidential mission of a federal agency and will work directly with the executive leadership of a program and interact regularly with executive level stakeholders across multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth regulatory, defense acquisitions, and industry competitiveness research
• Engage with a spectrum of defense and non-defense industry vendors and agencies to gather essential data that will aid in crafting surveys, underpinned by key data points, to comprehend the core challenges and opportunities within the industry.
• Author detailed memos and formal reports based on research findings to help communicate and present insights to program leaders and senior stakeholders across federal agencies.
• Develop performance metrics and diligently monitor progress to report back to stakeholders to assist in informed decision-making.
• Support the creation, implementation, and management of defense industry survey
• Effectively manage database and create data visualization dashboards using Microsoft Power BI enhance decision-making processes.
• Present analysis results and provide recommendations to interagency officials to equip them with the necessary information to make well-informed decisions and take strategic actions regarding specific state program operations, issues, and policies.
• Prepare and maintain program documents, memoranda, and correspondence to ensure program efficiency and clarity

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in defense trade, national security, or national defense related field is Required
• Master's Degree in trade policy or national security, or national defense related field is Preferred
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in defense acquisitions, national security or defense policy, or defense trade is required
• Must be a strong researcher and writer
• Experience working within the DoD or Defense Acquisition University is preferred
• Experience in metrics, data analysis, and data visualization is strongly preferred
• Experience in preparing and delivering executive-level briefings is prepared
• Must possess proficiency with SharePoint and Power BI
• Must possess strong MS Office suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Very strong and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Works well independently and as a team
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active Public Trust Clearance