Industrial Workforce Development Analyst
Posted 6 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Industrial Workforce Development Analyst ”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Economics, Engineering, Human Capital, Industrial Management, Public Policy, Workforce Development (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional, Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Study levelMaster's
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking an Industrial Workforce Development Analyst to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (OASD(IBP)). In this role, you will provide analytical, strategic, and program management support for initiatives that strengthen the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) workforce, including the Build Freedom Campaign and other workforce development programs. You will analyze workforce trends, support workforce planning efforts, collaborate with government and industry stakeholders, and develop products that inform senior leadership decisions. This position requires a motivated professional with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills who thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
Location: Arlington, VA (ANSER Headquarters), Alexandria, VA (Mark Center), or telework within the National Capital Region.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- 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, workforce shortages, and emerging skill requirements.
- Provide analytical support for the Build Freedom Campaign and other workforce recruitment, retention, training, and outreach initiatives.
- Support the development of workforce strategies that strengthen the Defense Industrial Base across advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, aviation, munitions, microelectronics, critical minerals, and other priority sectors.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data to develop reports, dashboards, metrics, and performance measures for senior leadership.
- Coordinate with DoD organizations, federal agencies, state and local governments, industry partners, academia, trade associations, and workforce organizations to support workforce initiatives.
- Assist in developing workforce investment strategies aligned with National Defense Strategy priorities and Industrial Base objectives.