Strategic Microelectronics Policy Analyst (Hybrid/Remote)

Analytic Services Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The position involves on-site options at Arlington or Alexandria, VA, with telework possible within the NCR. A Top Secret-ready candidate with semiconductor domain knowledge will thrive in this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, physics, electrical engineering, supply chain management, public policy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting semiconductors, microelectronics, defense acquisition, industrial base, or national security programs.
• Familiarity with CHIPS and Science Act and federal semiconductor initiatives.
• Experience conducting industrial base assessments, market research, and strategic analyses.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, including front-end fabrication, back-end assembly, advanced packaging, and testing.
• Experience developing executive briefings and written products for senior government officials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Assess the U.S. and allied microelectronics industrial base to identify capability gaps, supply chain vulnerabilities, and opportunities to strengthen domestic manufacturing.
• Evaluate industrial base risks, support investment prioritization, and develop executive-level products to inform senior government decision-making.
• Analyze semiconductor ecosystems, including wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, substrates, specialty chemicals, silicon wafers, photomasks, lithography equipment, assembly, and testing capabilities.
• Evaluate the impact of CHIPS and Science Act investments on domestic semiconductor capacity, supply chain resilience, and national security.
• Develop strategic analyses supporting DoW IBAS, DPA, and related industrial base initiatives.
• Monitor global semiconductor market trends, foreign investment, export controls, and geopolitical risks affecting critical technologies.
• Assess trusted and radiation-hardened microelectronics capabilities for defense and space systems.
• Conduct market research, cost-benefit analyses, technology readiness assessments, and other analyses to support investment prioritization.
• Track key performance indicators and evaluate program outcomes against strategic objectives.
• Develop and review white papers, executive briefings, congressional responses, acquisition documentation, and other products for senior government leadership.
• Coordinate with government agencies, FFRDCs, industry partners, academic institutions, and semiconductor manufacturers.
• Support technical workshops, conferences, interagency groups, and other engagements focused on semiconductor policy and resilience.
• Apply industrial base, technology, and supply chain analysis to mitigate risks to critical microelectronics capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position involves on-site options at Arlington or Alexandria, VA, with telework possible within the NCR. A Top Secret-ready candidate with semiconductor domain knowledge will thrive in this high-impact role.