Supply Chain and Economics Research Professional
Core
Conducting interdisciplinary research on supply chain and economic security challenges at the intersection of people, policy, and technology to support U.S. national security.
Role type
Research Specialist / Research Engineer (Supply Chain & Economics)
Builds
Actionable insights, technical deliverables, and briefings for government stakeholders
Domain
National security, supply chain resilience, industrial base, economic security
Deliverable
research | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
systems thinking, supply chain vulnerability assessment, industrial base analysis, economic driver evaluation, research proposal development, interdisciplinary collaboration, technical writing
Preferred skills
technology assessment, systems design, defense/intelligence R&D program experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Map interdependencies across suppliers, production stages, logistics, and markets; assess supply chain chokepoints and resilience; analyze industrial base and production ecosystems; evaluate economic drivers affecting supply chain behavior; contribute to research proposals and work plans; prepare technical briefings for government stakeholders
Seniority
Entry Level (2+ years exp) / Mid-Level (3+ years exp) / Senior-Level (7+ years exp)