Technical Advisor – Industrial Base & Production Economics

Location:

National Capital Region, On-site or hybid

Experience:

Bachelor's degree & 5+ years experience in industrial economics, manufacturing strategy, supply chain analysis, global network modeling, or operations research

Clearance:

U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. Active TS clearance preferred.

MACH-20 is seeking a Technical Advisor to specialize in Industrial Base & Production Economics. ‍

Anticipated Start Date: February 2026

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing strategy, capacity analysis, industrial economics, supply chain analysis, network modeling, or operations research
Experience analyzing OEM + subtier supplier networks, production throughput, bottlenecks, and cost structures
Demonstrated ability to build quantitative models of production systems (e.g., capacity, elasticity, scale-out vs. scale-up, mobilization timelines)
Strong ability to synthesize technical, economic, and operational data into clear recommendations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment
Ability to learn new industries and production technologies quickly
U.S. citizenship

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Desired Capabilities and Characteristics

Experience in commercial high-volume or capital-intensive industries (automotive, semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, heavy machinery, logistics, etc.)
Familiarity with factory modeling, discrete-event simulation, or supply chain risk analysis
Exposure to defense manufacturing, munitions, or DoD platforms (nice to have, not required)
Understanding of industrial policy, reindustrialization, or national supply chain resilience
Experience with input output table of macroeconomic industry-level data or global CGE trade model
Experience conducting cost modeling, make/buy analysis, or capital expenditure planning
Demonstrated ability to map, analyze, and visualize complex supply chains
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, analytical tools, and data visualization
Self-starter; able to lead and support within a complex, multidisciplinary environment
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of new technologies, production methods, and industrial ecosystems
Experience supporting DoD, government sponsors, or national security projects is a plus, but not required