Critical Minerals & Supply Chain Security Consultant

Creative Associates International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Associates International is seeking a Critical Minerals Consultant to support USG proposal efforts. You will provide subject matter expertise on global critical mineral supply chains, geopolitical resource competition, and economic statecraft.

Candidates may be based in the US or overseas. The role involves analyzing market data, identifying vulnerabilities in the clean energy transition ecosystem, and drafting actionable policy frameworks to secure bilateral and multilateral mineral

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Mining/Geological Engineering, Materials Science, or Economics.
• Master’s or PhD is highly desirable.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in energy consulting, mining market analysis, industrial policy, or federal foreign affairs advisory.
• Established networks within the mining, refining, or clean energy manufacturing industries.
• Professional proficiency in a foreign language relevant to critical mineral production regions strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess vulnerabilities along global critical mineral value chains—from extraction to refining and magnet fabrication—identifying single points of failure, foreign monopoly risks, and choke points.
• Draft deliverables: policy briefs, landscape scans, information memos, and diplomatic talking points for senior DOS leadership and interagency stakeholders.
• Monitor geopolitics: track competitor industrial policies, FDI in mining sectors, and international export controls affecting clean energy supply chains.
• Coordinate across agencies (DOE, DOD, Commerce) and international partners to harmonize supply chain strategies.
• Review technical data and translate into clear strategic recommendations for diplomatic personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Mining/Geological Engineering, Materials Science, Economics, or related field

Job description

Creative seeks candidates for a Critical Minerals Consultant to support USG proposal efforts. The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise on global critical mineral supply chains, geopolitical resource competition, and economic statecraft. This role involves analyzing market data, identifying vulnerabilities in the clean energy transition ecosystem, and drafting actionable policy frameworks to secure bilateral and multilateral mineral supply chains. Candidates may be based in the US or overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Vulnerabilities: Map global critical mineral value chains—from extraction to refining and magnet fabrication—identifying single points of failure, foreign monopoly risks, and choke points.
• Draft Deliverables: Produce high-quality policy briefs, landscape scans, information memos, and diplomatic talking points for senior DOS leadership and interagency stakeholders.
• Monitor Geopolitics: Track competitor industrial policies, foreign direct investments (FDI) in mining sectors, and international export controls affecting clean energy supply chains.

Interagency & Diplomatic Engagement

• Support Initiatives: Provide analytical backing for multilateral frameworks, such as the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) and the Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI).
• Coordinate Stakeholders: Liaise across federal agencies, including the Departments of Energy (DOE), Defense (DOD), Commerce, and international partner nations to harmonize supply chain strategies.
• Review Technical Data: Translate complex geological, economic, and industrial data into clear, non-technical strategic recommendations for diplomatic personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Mining/Geological Engineering, Materials Science, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s or PhD is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in energy consulting, mining market analysis, industrial policy, or federal foreign affairs advisory.
• Familiarity with foreign assistance programming and international project finance (e.g., DFC, EXIM bank models).
• Established networks within the mining, refining, or clean energy manufacturing industries.
• Professional proficiency in a foreign language relevant to critical mineral production regions strongly preferred.