Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst, TS/SCI
Blue Sky InnovatorsArlington, Virginia, United States · Posted 4 months agoDescription
The Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives to advance the mission.
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.
Required experience:
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.
Desired Capabilities and Characteristics:
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 DoW platforms preferred
Understanding of industrial policy, reindustrialization, or supply chain resilience
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/visualization tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Other duties as assigned.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
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