Mission Analyst, Strategy

About the role

The Mission Analyst Strategy playsa central rolein advancing the companys government engagement defense innovation strategy and autonomy related policy efforts. This role unites operational execution policy research and analysis congressional and DoD engagementsupportand cross-functional coordination to drive impact across the organization.

Your work will help shape regulatory frameworks procurement pathways and policy initiatives that influence the adoption of autonomous mission systems in defense and commercial applications. You will engage directly with government agencies think tanks industry associations and policymakers to advocate for policies that accelerate innovation and deployment of emerging technologies. You will also play a key role in contracting strategy RFP tracking and proposal research to align the companys efforts with DoD acquisition opportunities.

Operating at the intersection of strategy policy and execution the Mission Analyst Strategy ensures engagements with Congress the Department of Defense and federal stakeholders are well-prepared informed and aligned with company priorities. The role bridges strategic analysis with day-to-day mission operations supporting both near-term execution and long-term policy and acquisition strategy.

What youll do

Government Engagement & Mission Execution

• Coordinate preparation for meetings briefings and engagements with congressional offices DoD agencies and defense stakeholders.

• Develop high-quality background materials briefing notes testimony and engagement plans forpolicymakers and engagements follow-ups taskings and deliverables tomaintainoperational momentum acrossmultiple initiatives.

• Maintain internal systems that track stakeholder relationships congressional outreach policy initiativesand engagement history.

PolicyBudgetand Strategic Analysis

• Conduct in depth research on defense policy DoD acquisition pathways autonomous systems fundingcycles regulatory frameworks and congressional legislation.

• Assess policy and legislative developments affecting autonomy AI roboticsdualusetechnologies anddefense modernization.

• Draft policy recommendations white papers legislative proposals memos industry reports and strategydocuments that support advocacy and government engagement.

• Evaluate the operational economic and national security implications of proposed policies and regulationsrelated to autonomy robotics and AI in defense.

• Conduct research on DoD budget materials includingJBooks POM cycles and funding profiles to informstrategy

• Analyze defense funding trends acquisition pathways and modernization priorities to support businessdevelopment and policy efforts

• Synthesize budget data into actionable insights for leadership proposals and government engagementplanning

External Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for think tanks and industry associations to coordinate partnershipsand joint initiatives

• Manage participation in external forums working groups and policy roundtables to advance strategicengagement goals

• Build andmaintainrelationships with key external stakeholders to support advocacy and policy alignment

• Identifykey decision-makers influencers and gatekeepers across Congress DoD organizations industryassociations and think tanks.

• Coordinate with industry associations and think tanks to manage Forterras participation in external events(roundtables conferencesetc)

• Coordinate with internal technical teams to ensure alignment on messaging technical details and policyobjectives.

• Support planning and execution of visits demonstrations site engagements and events involvinggovernment partners.

• Attend and contribute to the planning and execution of forums conferences and working groups ondefense innovation autonomy and emerging technologies.

Event Planning

• Plan and execute high-level events including roundtables conferences and government-facingdemonstrations

• Coordinatelogistics stakeholder participation and briefing materials for engagements with DoDCongress and industry leaders

• Support end-to-end execution of site visits and external engagements involving government and defensepartners

Competitive Intelligence and Market Analysis

• Develop competitive analysis on defense technology companies programs and emerging capabilities

• Monitor policy legislative and market developmentsimpactingautonomy AI and defense innovation

• Produce strategic intelligence reports to inform positioning partnerships and growth opportunities

Internal Coordination & Strategic Support

• Work closely with engineering product growth and leadership teams to gather inputs for externalengagements.

• Ensure internal teams are aligned on strategic priorities and prepared to support government-facinginteractions.

• Support long-term strategy development by analyzing defense R&D priorities S&T roadmaps POM cyclesand modernization initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Based in the Washington DC area

• 1-3 years of experience

• Strong operational and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities

• Ability to translate strategy into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes

• Experience working with or supporting government stakeholders policy teams or defense-relatedinitiatives

• Interest in defense technology national security and emerging technologies

• Eligibility to obtain andmaintaina U.S. DoD security clearance

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Capitol Hill in a federal agency or in government affairs

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition congressional processes or defense funding mechanisms

• Experience coordinating executive-level engagements or cross-functional initiatives

• Background in defense policy national security or government relations

• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment

• Masters degree

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience education specialized training critical expertise training and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterras overall compensation addition to base salary and equity Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including traditional Roth 401(k) and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances:click here.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel are unique talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor including veteran and disability status and criminal history in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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