Supply Chain And Economics Research Professional

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $80,000 - $110,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
Supply chain risk and resilience analysis
Systems thinking for national security problems
Industrial base and production ecosystem evaluation
The role involves conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of people, policy, and technology to address national security challenges related to supply chains and economics

Job Summary

  • The role involves conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of people, policy, and technology to address national security challenges related to supply chains and economics.
  • Candidates must apply systems thinking to evaluate complex problems including chokepoints, single points of failure, and concentration risks within global supply networks.
  • Successful candidates will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and policy analysts to produce actionable insights and briefings for U.S. government sponsors.

Matching Summary

The role involves conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of people, policy, and technology to address national security challenges related to supply chains and economics.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $110,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supply chain risk and resilience analysis
  • Systems thinking for national security problems
  • Industrial base and production ecosystem evaluation
  • Economic drivers affecting supply chain behavior
  • Technical deliverables for government stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative multi-disciplinary team experience
  • Experience with defense or intelligence R&D programs
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a matrixed organization
  • Knowledge of DoD appropriations processes

Key Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus experience
  • Master's degree or equivalent years of experience for mid-level
  • PhD required for Research Engineer track
  • U.S. citizenship verification required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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