Microelectronics Industrial Base Analyst (Semiconductors)

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA or Alexandria, VA, or telework within the National Capital Region

Salary: $119,000–$172,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global provides independent analysis and practical solutions supporting public institutions, national security, and homeland security.

What you will do

• Assess U.S. and allied microelectronics industrial bases, identifying capability gaps, supply chain vulnerabilities, and opportunities to strengthen domestic manufacturing.
• Analyze semiconductor ecosystems spanning wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, substrates, specialty chemicals, photomasks, lithography equipment, assembly, and testing.
• Evaluate industrial base risks, CHIPS and Science Act investments, market trends, foreign investment, export controls, and geopolitical risks.
• Conduct market research, cost-benefit analyses, technology readiness assessments, supply chain mapping, and program outcome evaluations.
• Develop white papers, executive briefings, congressional responses, acquisition documentation, and strategic recommendations for senior government leadership.
• Coordinate with government agencies, FFRDCs, industry partners, academic institutions, and semiconductor manufacturers.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, physics, electrical engineering, supply chain management, public policy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductors, microelectronics, defense acquisition, industrial base, or national security programs.
• Knowledge of the CHIPS and Science Act and federal semiconductor initiatives.
• Experience with industrial base assessments, market research, strategic analysis, executive briefings, and written products for senior government officials.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting senior-level strategic staff environments or federal agencies involved in semiconductor policy.
• Knowledge of trusted microelectronics, radiation-hardened electronics, and space-qualified semiconductor technologies.
• Experience with Defense Production Act authorities, semiconductor incentive programs, the DoW acquisition lifecycle, or the PPBE process.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, integrity-focused, and client-focused work environment.
• Work supporting public service, national security, and homeland security objectives.
• Health, financial, and well-being benefits.
• Full-time employment.