Analysis Team Manager

Analysis Team Manager

Location: Mukilteo, WA

Pay Rate: 130,000 - 180,000 / yr

Job Description: The Analysis Team Manager leads a team of 6–8 structural analysts supporting missile and defense programs. This role owns workload planning, scope definition, and prioritization, ensuring analysis resources are aligned with program timelines and commitments. The manager acts as the primary interface between analysts, program teams, and leadership, setting expectations and communicating progress and risks. While not performing hands‑on analysis daily, the role requires sufficient technical depth to review work quality, identify gaps, and guide decision‑making. A significant focus is placed on people leadership, developing engineers, improving team workflows, and establishing a strong, accountable team culture within a classified, on‑site environment. Pay Range: 130k - 180K based on applicable experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural analysis, mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline Prior experience leading or coordinating engineers (team lead, supervisor, or project leadership role)
• Working knowledge of structural analysis methodologies and tools such as NASTRAN and/or ANSYS
• Proven ability to own scope, prioritize work, and manage team capacity across multiple programs Strong communication skills with experience interfacing with engineering, program management, and leadership stakeholders
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Ability to work on‑site full time in a classified defense manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience in defense, aerospace, missile systems, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments
• Background transitioning from individual contributor to people leadership
• Project or program management experience within engineering organizations
• Experience leading small, fast‑moving teams rather than large, highly siloed enterprises
• Demonstrated strength in coaching, mentoring, and building engineering culture