Strategic Industrial Base Analyst — M&A & AI/ML Analytics

Sptrm; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan (401k, IRA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock option plan

Job summary

Sptrm in Arlington, VA, seeks an Industrial Base Analyst to coordinate and execute contract tasks supporting the SAF/AQX Industrial Base Division. You will lead mergers and acquisitions evaluations, track investments, and oversee predictive analytics for industrial base IT systems.

This role requires 10+ years of experience, a master's or PhD in Economics/Finance, and CFA/CBE certifications, plus Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in economics/finance or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Finance, or related discipline.
• CFA and CBE certifications; Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute tasks spanning industrial base analysis and IT systems/data analytics.
• Analyze the impact of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures on the DIB and Air Force programs.
• Identify and assess supply chain vulnerabilities and support mitigation strategies.
• Support GOCO plant justification and draft input for inquiries from Air Force, DoD, and Congress.
• Track DIB investments, develop roadmaps/market strategies, and support Defense Production Act analyses.
• Sustain and enhance DIBCI data-warehousing tools; integrate FPDS-NG and SAM.gov.
• Evaluate and implement Govt-approved AI/ML for predictive analytics; deliver training.

Skills

10+ years experience

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Economics/Finance or related field

CFA

Certified Business Economist (CBE)

Job description

Position Summary

The Industrial Base Analyst coordinates and executes all contract tasks supporting the SAF/AQX Industrial Base Division, helping the Air Force build and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient industrial base. This role leads mergers-and-acquisitions evaluations, tracks industrial base investments, and oversees sustainment and predictive-analytics development for industrial base IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all tasks spanning industrial base analysis/strategic support and industrial base IT systems/data analytics.
• Analyze and assess the impact of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Air Force programs.
• Identify and assess supply chain and industrial base vulnerabilities and support Government-led mitigation strategies.
• Support justification of GOCO industrial plants and draft technical input for Air Force, DoW, and Congressional inquiries on industrial preparedness.
• Track DIB-focused investments, develop technical roadmaps and market strategies, and support Defense Production Act (Title I and III) implementation analysis.
• Sustain and enhance data-warehousing tools such as the Defense Industrial Base Company Insights (DIBCI) capability within PMRT, integrating sources like FPDS-NG and SAM.gov.
• Evaluate and help implement Government-approved AI/ML applications for predictive analytics on supply chain trends, and deliver training on developed tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 10 years
• Education: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Certifications / Expertise: CFA; Certified Business Economist (CBE)
• Security Clearance: Top Secret

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan