Unmanned Systems Industrial Base Analyst

Location: hirify.global Headquarters in Arlington, VA; the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA; or telework within the National Capital Region.

Salary: $119,000–$172,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global strengthens public institutions and supports national and homeland security through independent analysis and practical solutions.

What you will do

• Lead initiatives supporting unmanned aircraft systems, loitering munitions, autonomous weapons, precision strike systems, and related technologies.
• Assess U.S. and allied industrial bases, including manufacturing, propulsion, sensors, guidance systems, payloads, and munitions.
• Evaluate technology maturity, manufacturing readiness, production capacity, supply chain risks, and industrial constraints.
• Develop acquisition strategies, investment recommendations, and industrial base expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate with Department of Defense components, industry, national laboratories, academia, and Government stakeholders to transition technologies into production.
• Prepare strategic assessments, executive briefings, decision memoranda, Congressional support materials, and responses to executive taskings and RFIs.

Requirements

• Active SECRET security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Defense Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least eight years of experience in DoD acquisition, unmanned systems, defense technology, or industrial base programs.
• At least eight years of hands-on industrial manufacturing or RDT&E experience, including manufacturing production site facilitation or product lifecycle management/engineering.
• Expertise in UAS platforms, autonomous systems, kinetic effects, precision-guided munitions, Counter-UAS technologies, manufacturing readiness, and supply chain resilience.
• Knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework, PPBE, defense acquisition processes, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, defense studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience with IBAS, the Defense Production Act, critical technology initiatives, AI/ML, advanced propulsion, electronic warfare, and emerging defense technologies.
• DAWIA certification, PMP, CSEP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher and experience briefing senior military leaders.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment supporting public service and national and homeland security.
• Health, financial, and well-being benefits.
• Collaborative, integrity-focused, client-focused work environment.
• Position is contingent upon contract award.