Senior Consultant, Advanced Mining and Mineral Production

Senior Consultant, Advanced Mining and Mineral Production

Silver Spring, MD

Nexight Group is seeking part‑time individuals with experience 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. Candidates should have at least 12 years of work experience aligning with the duties described. This position is contingent on contract award, anticipated July 2026.

• 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 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 to the review of various communication materials to support senior‑level updates and succinct messaging for non‑experts.

Positions are located in Silver Spring, MD and are available in‑person, remote, or hybrid. Candidates must be willing to travel to Golden, CO and the Washington, D.C. area. Availability during client business hours, typically in the eastern time zone, is required.

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

• Degree in engineering or a 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 feed stocks
  • Co‑production/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.

• 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.

The salary range for this role is $100.00–$150.00 per 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 recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, workforce reduction, and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, and participation in all company‑sponsored employee activities.

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