Job Description
Role Summary
The Senior Advisor – Critical Minerals & Mine Compliance position supports the Department of War’s (DoW) industrial base investment authorities, to include the Defense Production Act (DPA) and Industrial Base Analysis & Sustainment (IBAS) programs, in the management and execution of strategic industrial base investments designed to mitigate U.S. critical mineral and supply chain vulnerabilities affecting national security. The Senior Advisor serves as a trusted advisor to DoW leadership on industrial base risks, project execution, acquisition planning, environmental permitting, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance considerations associated with proposed Government investment projects, with particular focus on mining projects within the US. The position provides technical and strategic guidance to government acquisition teams and industry partners throughout project development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, and execution. The successful candidate will apply expertise in Federal permitting, environmental review processes, acquisition support, and industrial project development to help accelerate investment project execution in the critical mineral mining and processing, critical supply chains, and related manufacturing sectors. The role also requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing capabilities to support senior DoW leadership decision-making.
Role Responsibilities
Portfolio & Program Advisory
- Advise DoW leadership on industrial base risks and capability gaps in the critical minerals and related supply chain sectors
- Support the management and execution of a portfolio of DoW investment projects
- Provide project management oversight and strategic advisory support throughout project lifecycles
- Draft memorandums, reports, briefing materials, and other official government documentation required to process and execute investment projects
- Ensure alignment of investment portfolio activities with DoW strategic objectives and applicable Federal requirements
- Serve as a primary point-of-contact with industry stakeholders, project sponsors, and interagency partners
Mining Project Due Diligence & NEPA Advisory
- Advise government and industry stakeholders on Federal environmental permitting requirements associated with proposed DoW investment projects, specifically relating to mining projects for critical minerals and materials
- Provide guidance on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applicability, compliance strategies, and risk mitigation approaches for moving projects forward
- Support identification and evaluation of applicable Categorical Exclusions (CATEX)
- Advise on the planning, phasing, and execution of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and related environmental review activities to support accelerated project execution timelines
- Review project documentation, schedules, and technical materials to ensure alignment with NEPA processes and environmental compliance requirements
- Coordinate with acquisition, legal, technical, and environmental stakeholders to identify permitting risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Review proposed mining projects for overall project feasibility and viability to support a domestic resilience in critical minerals and materials
Acquisition Advisory
- Advise DoW leadership on acquisition strategies that address critical capability gaps in the critical supply chain and critical materials sectors
- Support the DoW acquisition teams in drafting Requests for Information (RFIs), solicitations, and acquisition documentation
- Ensure acquisition strategies and industry responses align with applicable Federal policies, regulations, and laws, including NEPA requirements
- Advise acquisition personnel and industry respondents on Statement of Work (SOW), Project Execution Plan (PEP), and proposal document development
- Provide recommendations to improve acquisition timelines and reduce execution risk through early environmental and permitting integration
Technical & Stakeholder Support
- Develop and deliver professional-grade briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior DoW leaders
- Facilitate collaboration among government personnel, technical experts, and industry partners
- Recruit, coordinate, and support subject matter experts participating in project evaluations
- Conduct technical writing, editing, and quality assurance reviews
- Support meetings, conferences, and industry site visits as required
Primary Location
Remote – United States
Required Qualifications
- Able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) and be fingerprinted in order to obtain the appropriate clearance level
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
1. Federal environmental permitting related to mining operations
2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance
3. Industrial project development
4. Mine project due diligence review and de-risking
5. Critical minerals mining, beneficiation, processing, metallurgy, recycling, reprocessing, and/or recovery
6. Federal acquisition or program management
- Experience supporting Federal Government programs, environmental review processes, or infrastructure/industrial development projects
- Familiarity with Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), and Federal permitting processes
- Ability to independently analyze complex issues and present findings, conclusions, and recommendations to senior Federal Government leadership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in de-risking mining projects
- Experience in overseeing environmental permitting and compliance within the US mining industry
- Experience supporting Department of Defense/War, Department of Energy, or other Federal industrial base programs
- Experience advising on Federal acquisition strategies, RFIs, solicitations, or proposal development
- Familiarity with Defense Production Act Title III, Industrial Base Analysis & Sustainment (IBAS) programs or industrial base expansion initiatives
- Experience drafting Federal Government briefings, memorandums, reports, and information papers
- Knowledge of mining, mineral processing, advanced materials, or manufacturing sectors
- PMP, environmental planning, or related professional certifications
- Strong technical writing and editing skills
- Advanced problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities
Job Type
Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. Citizen?
- Are you able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) and be fingerprinted in order to obtain the appropriate clearance level?
Education:
Experience:
- Critical Minerals & Mine Compliance: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
