Economist, Senior

Economist, Senior

The Opportunity:

Join the national security mission by supporting our client, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), as it shapes the future of three-dimensional heterogeneous integration (3DHI) by joining us as the Senior Economist Science and Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) for the Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing (NGMM) program.

The NGMM program will advance the state of the art in three-dimensional heterogeneously integrated microelectronics through the formation of a domestic open-access prototyping and pilot line capability. NGMM is an $840M, six-year program executed in three phases. Phase 0, now complete, informed planning for the 3DHI manufacturing center by defining exemplar 3DHI microsystems and identifying the equipment, process, and facility requirements for manufacturing these microsystems. Phase 1 kicked off in summer 2024 and will focus on procuring and installing equipment, establishing baseline fabrication processes, developing a 3D assembly design kit (3D-ADK), and design automation and simulation software tailored to 3DHI. Phase 2 will build on Phase 1 to create hardware prototypes, automate processes, and develop emulation capabilities.

The end goal of the program is to establish a self-sustaining 3DHI manufacturing center at an existing facility that is owned and operated by a non-federal entity and accessible to users in academia, government, and industry. Success will be measured by the ability to produce high-performance 3DHI microsystems at reasonable cost, with cycle times supporting fast-paced innovative research.

As a Senior Economist SETA, you will analyze economic and financial data to identify trends, patterns, policy, and relationships in support of the DARPA Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) NGMM program. In this role you will analyze NGMM economic information to develop and manage a sustainment strategy for the 3DHI manufacturing center.

You won’t go at it alone, you’ll work alongside a team of project management professionals, financial analysts, schedulers, task leads, contract officials, academia, government, and industry experts. You will apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You'll work independently in a fast-paced environment, directly with government program managers and contract performers. You will coordinate with members of the supporting contracting team. This position will require travel of up to 10% of the time.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• Experience as an Economist or in a similar role and a track record of data analysis, economic modeling, and strategic planning

• Experience with statistical software and data analysis tools

• Ability to interpret complex data

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

• Secret clearance

• Master’s degree

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with supporting DoD or working in relevant USG environment

• Experience in working with startups for economic analysis and sustainability modeling

• Knowledge of the microelectronics industry and trends

• 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

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 

Compensation

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Work Model
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• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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