Hiring: Unmanned Systems Industrial Base Analyst Company: ANSER Location: Alexandria, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:16:00 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Aerospace Engineering, Machine Learning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, Security Clearance, Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, Top Secret Clearance About the job Required Skills: •This position requires up to 50% travel. •Serve as the Project Lead for initiatives supporting unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), loitering munitions, autonomous weapons, precision strike systems, and related technologies. •Assess the U.S. and allied industrial base supporting UAS manufacturing, propulsion systems, sensors, guidance systems, payloads, and munitions. •Evaluate technology maturity, manufacturing readiness, production capacity, supply chain risks, and industrial constraints impacting critical defense programs. •Analyze emerging threats and technology trends related to autonomous systems, AI-enabled targeting, swarming technologies, and next-generation kinetic capabilities. •Develop acquisition strategies, investment recommendations, and industrial base expansion initiatives supporting unmanned systems. •Monitor project execution by tracking cost, schedule, and performance while providing oversight of contract awardees. •Coordinate with DoD Components, industry partners, national laboratories, academia, and other Government stakeholders to identify capability gaps and transition technologies into production. Qualifications: •Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance. •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Defense Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. •Minimum of eight (8) years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, unmanned systems, defense technology, or industrial base programs. •Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing or research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), including experience with manufacturing production site facilitization or product lifecycle management/engineering. •Demonstrated expertise in UAS platforms, autonomous systems, kinetic effects, precision-guided munitions, and Counter-UAS technologies. •Knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and defense acquisition processes. •Direct experience supporting hardware development or sustainment within a U.S. Military Service, Major Command, Office of the Secretary of War-level organization, or industrial organization (Defense Industrial Base experience preferred). •Strong analytical, technical writing, and executive briefing skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership. •Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Compensation: •$119,000 - $172,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!