Supply Chain Economics & Critical Materials SETA
Description
Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of technology-driven innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. We cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. At Ventus Solutions, we believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. Be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.
Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Economics & Critical Materials SETA to support an innovative defense program. The OPEN program develops technologies to illuminate critical materials markets, enabling improved decision-making, enhanced supply chain resilience, and protection of U.S. national security interests. You will provide strategic economic analysis and technical guidance, with emphasis on industrial organization, commodity markets, and supply chain economics. This role is ideal for a candidate who can bridge economic theory, quantitative market analysis, and technical innovation to support high-impact national security research programs.
Work Location: Onsite: Arlington, Va.
Part-Time
Travel: <10%
Clearance: Active Top Secret required (SCI eligibility)
Required Experience
- Experience in economic analysis, with demonstrated expertise in commodity markets, supply chains, or industrial economics.
- Strong understanding of market microstructure and price discovery mechanisms.
- Experience conducting quantitative analysis and working with economic or econometric models.
- Ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
Desired Experience
- Experience supporting the Department of Defense or within a relevant U.S. Government environment.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skill set.
- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Doctorate degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Active TS/SCI clearance
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Ventus Executive Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com