Part-Time Economic Analyst, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Candidate sought to provide on-site technical SETA support. Supply chain disruptions impose enormous economic costs on businesses and consumers while threatening DOD readiness. By developing technology to illuminate critical materials markets, the program seeks to enable better-informed decision-making, strengthen supply chain resilience, and protect U.S. national security interests. The successful candidate will provide expertise in industrial organization, commodity markets, and/or supply chain economics to provide strategic analysis and technical guidance for the program. The ideal candidate will bridge economic theory, market analysis, and technical innovation to advance transparency in critical materials markets.

Requirements

• Experience in economic analysis, with demonstrated expertise in commodity markets, supply chains, or industrial economics
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, price formation mechanisms, and supply-demand dynamics
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis and working with economic models
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex economic concepts for technical and policy audiences
• Knowledge of the critical materials market and supply chain vulnerabilities
• Ability to interpret complex data
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility, required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supporting DoD or working in relevant USG environment
• Possession of excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred; Doctorate degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field a plus
• TS/SCI clearance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees