Industrial Workforce Development Analyst (Defense)

TL;DR

Industrial Workforce Development Analyst (Defense): Providing analytical and strategic support for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) workforce initiatives with an accent on workforce supply and demand trends. Focus on developing reports, dashboards, and investment strategies to strengthen critical defense sectors like advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding.

Location: Must be based in the National Capital Region (Arlington or Alexandria, VA) or be capable of telework within this specific region.

Salary: $99,000 — $144,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a non-profit organization that enhances national and homeland security by providing independent analysis and practical solutions for public institutions.

What you will do

• Support the planning, execution, and assessment of DoD industrial workforce development initiatives within the IBAS portfolio.
• Analyze workforce supply and demand trends across critical defense sectors to identify capability gaps and emerging skill requirements.
• Develop executive-level briefings, decision papers, and strategic communications for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with DoD organizations, federal agencies, industry partners, and academia to support workforce initiatives.
• Create reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, milestones, and risks to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in workforce development supporting DoD programs or Defense Industrial Base efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint for data visualization and analysis.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative labor market research.
• Must be located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or other senior-level headquarters.
• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the PPBE process.
• PMP, CSEP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag Officers, or General Officers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and well-being benefits.
• Collaborative, mission-focused environment centered on public service and national security.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that strengthen the Defense Industrial Base.