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Senior Consultant, Advanced Mining and Mineral Production

Silver Spring, MD

Senior Technical Consultant 

 

Advanced Mining and Mineral Production

 

Job Description

Nexight Group is seeking part-time individuals with experience working in the mining and mineral commodity production industry. Ideal candidates will have senior-level skills in advanced research and development of novel mining, extraction, beneficiation, and mineral processing technologies. Ideal candidates will have senior-level examples of strategic advisory roles in critical minerals supply chains. Candidates should have at a minimum 12 or more years of work experience. Work experience should align with the job duties and responsibilities described. Candidates shall have demonstrated experience working in one or more of the following: mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy.

Nexight Group is a small technical and management consulting firm that serves a variety of clients, including the Department of Energy. Adaptability, critical thinking, genuine curiosity, and collaboration are all equally important skills to technical experience.  

Please note, any job offer is contingent on contract award, anticipated approximately July 2026. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

These senior consultants will provide strategic and technical support across multiple DOE critical minerals and materials initiatives. They will work closely with government clients on strategy and programming.

Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job functions:  

  • Supporting collaborative long-term strategy and vision discussions
  • Identification and justification of high impact commodity and supply chain priorities that align with DOE critical minerals and materials technology initiatives.  
  • Support selection of technical focus areas for mining and mineral processing RD&D funding opportunities.  
  • Advise on the selection of performance metrics and milestones for mining and mineral processing technology projects. 
  • Support performance evaluation of a diverse and evolving portfolio of technology innovation projects. 
  • Develop or contribute in review of various communication materials to support senior level updates and succinct messaging for non-experts.  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands 

Nexight’s offices are in Silver Spring, MD. The position is open to in-person, remote, or hybrid candidates. Candidates must be willing to travel, including to Golden, CO and the Washington, D.C. area to support DOE clients. Candidates must be available to work during client business hours, which are typically in the eastern time zone. 

This is a primarily sedentary position in an environmentally controlled office setting, although moving between work areas may be required. Manipulating a computer keyboard or mouse and operating standard office equipment is typically required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Summary of Qualifications  

Minimum:  

  • Degree in engineering or mining-related area of study.
  • 12 years of work experience in mining, mineral processing and/or extractive metallurgy operations, or an adjacent field.  
  • Technology experience in multiple mining and mineral processing subject areas, including: 
    • Resource exploration and characterization 
    • Autonomous mining and extraction  
    • Mine waste management processes 
    • Advanced extraction processes 
    • Recovery of critical minerals and materials (particularly rare earth elements) from diverse feedstocks 
    • Coproduction/by-production and valorization processes 
  • One or more senior-level advisory roles in critical minerals supply chains.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

 

Preferred:  

  • Advanced engineering or technical degree or advanced business degree.
  • Greater than 20 years of professional experience in mining, mineral processing and/or extractive metallurgy operations or an adjacent field. 
  • Experience with federally funded RD&D programs. 
  • Experience working with DOE program offices at the intersection of government, industry, National Labs, and academia. 
  • Knowledge of the Department of Energy’s critical minerals programs and pressing technology challenges in domestic critical mineral and materials supply chains. 

This position is not eligible for work sponsorship and requires public trust clearance. 

Compensation and Benefits 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable range for this position is $100.00 - $150.00 an hour. A preliminary estimate for level of effort is 10-60 hours per month.

Nexight Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This involves all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. 

If you require reasonable accommodates to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact: careers@nexightgroup.com.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. PRINCIPALS ONLY. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals of protected veterans desired. Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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