SETA​/Supply Chain

Job Description

ECS is seeking a technical SETA/Supply Chain specialist to provide support to the Open Price Exploration for National security (OPEN) program with DARPA's STO Technology Office. Supply chain disruptions impose enormous economic costs on businesses and consumers while threatening DOD readiness. By developing technology to illuminate critical materials markets, OPEN seeks to enable better-informed decision-making, strengthen supply chain resilience, and protect U.S. national security interests.

The successful candidate will provide expertise in industrial organization, commodity markets, and/or supply chain economics to provide strategic analysis and technical guidance. The ideal candidate will bridge economic theory, market analysis, and technical innovation to advance transparency in critical materials markets.

Location: Arlington, VA

Position Status: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

• Experience in economic analysis, with demonstrated expertise in commodity markets, supply chains, or industrial economics
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, price formation mechanisms, and supply-demand dynamics
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis and working with economic models
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex economic concepts for technical and policy audiences
• Knowledge of the critical materials market and supply chain vulnerabilities
• Ability to interpret complex data
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Active TS Department of Defense Clearance

• Experience with supporting DoD or working in relevant USG environment
• Possession of excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred;
  Doctorate degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field a plus
• TS/SCI clearance is a plus.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Software Development

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the U.S. Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.