Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst

Amentum•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This role focuses on understanding and enabling the U.S. industrial base to rapidly scale production of critical capabilities, with emphasis on real-world constraints, cost, and speed. The analyst will work in dynamic environments such as DARPA, labs, industry, and test facilities, analyzing results and providing assessments. They will operate within large, multidisciplinary teams across government and industry, coordinating with engineers, scientists, and program leadership to advance efforts. Key responsibilities include tracking technical progress, identifying risks early, and translating technical work into clear updates for decision-makers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing strategy, production systems analysis, industrial economics, supply chain analysis, or operations research
Experience analyzing OEM and multi-tier supplier networks, including production throughput, bottlenecks, and cost structures
Demonstrated ability to build and apply quantitative models of production systems (capacity, elasticity, scale-up vs. scale-out, mobilization timelines)
Experience working with or supporting manufacturing operations, production environments, or industrial programs
Strong ability to synthesize technical, economic, and operational data into clear, decision-relevant insights
Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance
US Citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance preferred
Experience in high-volume or capital-intensive industries (automotive, semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, heavy machinery, logistics)
Familiarity with factory modeling, discrete-event simulation, or supply chain risk analysis
Experience mapping and analyzing complex supply chains, including identification of critical dependencies and constraints
Experience with cost modeling, make/buy decisions, or capital expenditure planning
Experience analyzing or planning for rapid scale-up, surge production, or time-constrained operations
Experience working across government, industry, and public-private partnerships
Ability to operate and make recommendations under uncertainty with incomplete or imperfect data
Exposure to defense manufacturing, munitions, or DoD platforms preferred
Understanding of industrial policy, reindustrialization, or supply chain resilience
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/visualization tools

Responsibilities

Work in dynamic environments (DARPA, labs, industry, test facilities)
Analyze results and provide assessments
Operate within large, multidisciplinary teams across government and industry
Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and program leadership to move efforts forward
Track technical progress and identify risks early
Help translate technical work into clear updates for decision-makers