Microelectronics Portfolio Analyst

INCA Engineering; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

INCA Engineering in Arlington, VA seeks a Microelectronics Portfolio Analyst to support DoD acquisition and capability development across diverse electronic systems. You will translate complex technical details into actionable recommendations for senior government leaders and work with cross-functional teams to shape technology strategies.

The role emphasizes assessing emerging technologies, coordinating technical reports, and supporting portfolio planning across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Experience as action officer, program analyst, portfolio analyst, acquisition, or comparable staff role in a DoD HQ environment.
• Experience translating technical assessments into recommendations or decision products for senior leadership.
• Technical or acquisition experience involving microelectronics-enabled systems (radar, avionics, communications, computing, guidance, space, etc.).
• Knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and JCIDS or PPBE processes.
• Strong technical writing, briefing, coordination, and analytical skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Assess technologies and military capabilities that depend on microelectronics and enabling tech.
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments and develop recommendations for senior Government decision makers.
• Support development of strategies for technology access, acquisition, integration, modernization, and transition.
• Develop and coordinate technical reports, briefings, read-aheads, information or policy papers, and action packages for senior Government officials.
• Coordinate inputs from Government, technical, acquisition, operational, and industry stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Evaluate competing technical approaches, risks, dependencies, and schedules affecting capability development.
• Support portfolio-level planning and analysis across multiple programs, technologies, and organizations.

Skills

Technical writing

Briefing

Coordination

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a Microelectronics Portfolio Analyst with experience supporting DoD acquisition, technical analysis, capability development, or technology portfolios involving systems enabled by microelectronics. This role operates within a senior-level DoD organization supporting technical assessments, acquisition strategy, and decision making across a broad portfolio of military capabilities.

You will assess existing and emerging technologies, identify technical and programmatic issues, evaluate options, and develop recommendations for senior Government decision makers. Relevant technical backgrounds may include radar, avionics, communications, computing and data systems, guidance systems, space systems, industrial systems, or other military capabilities that depend on advanced microelectronics.

The ideal candidate does not need to be a semiconductor device designer. We are looking for someone who can understand complex technical issues, work across acquisition and operational organizations, and turn technical information into clear decision products and actionable recommendations.

This is an onsite, face-to-face position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess technologies, systems, and military capabilities that depend on microelectronics and related enabling technologies.
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments and develop recommendations for senior Government decision makers.
• Support development of strategies for technology access, acquisition, integration, modernization, and transition.
• Develop and coordinate technical reports, briefings, read-aheads, information or policy papers, and action packages for senior Government officials.
• Work technical and programmatic issues from initial tasking through coordination and resolution, integrating inputs from Government, technical, acquisition, operational, and industry stakeholders.
• Evaluate competing technical approaches, risks, dependencies, schedules, and other factors affecting capability development and acquisition.
• Support portfolio-level planning and analysis across multiple programs, technologies, and organizations.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience serving in an action officer, program analyst, portfolio analyst, acquisition, or comparable staff role within OSD, Joint Staff, a Military Service, Defense Agency, or similar headquarters environment.
• Experience conducting technical assessments and translating technical information into recommendations or decision products for senior leadership.
• Technical or acquisition experience involving microelectronics-enabled systems such as radar, avionics, telecommunications, computing, guidance, space systems, or comparable military technologies.
• Knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and either JCIDS or PPBE processes.
• Strong technical writing, briefing, coordination, and analytical skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting microelectronics, semiconductor, trusted technology, or related defense technology portfolios.
• Experience evaluating technology-access, availability, industrial-base, or supply-chain considerations affecting military capabilities.
• Experience supporting capability portfolio management, technology modernization, or acquisition strategy.
• Experience working directly with GO/FO/SES or other senior Government officials.
• Experience integrating technical, acquisition, operational, and programmatic information from multiple organizations into executive-level decision products.
• Technical experience with radar, communications, avionics, computing, space systems, guidance systems, or other electronics-intensive military capabilities.

Location

Arlington, VA

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INCA Engineering is a small, mission-focused engineering and R&D company supporting challenging national security and government technology programs. Since 2008, we have combined deep technical expertise with practical systems thinking to help customers evaluate emerging technologies, solve complex engineering problems, and transition new capabilities toward operational use.

Our work spans advanced sensing and data exploitation, software and AI/ML, systems engineering, technical analysis, and research and development support. We work closely with Government and industry teams in environments where technical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work across disciplines matter.

INCA Engineering offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible, professional work environment designed to support both technical growth and a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

INCA Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status protected by applicable law.