Metallurgy Analyst (Critical Materials)

Analytic Services Inc; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Metallurgy Analyst to support IBAS, evaluating critical minerals and materials for investment and prototyping decisions. Role includes site visits, stakeholder engagement, and developing strategic communications for senior leadership.

Onsite at Arlington or Mark Center in Alexandria, or telework within the National Capital Region. Requires a Secret clearance and 3+ years in relevant analysis, with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of mineral processing, production, science, or technology analysis.
• Understanding of critical minerals, mineralogy, or geology.
• Strong analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-tempo, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DoD and interagency partners to identify minerals needs and mitigation strategies.
• Assist annual budget management exceeding $1B across large projects.
• Evaluate industry projects for technical and acquisition feasibility.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance across projects.
• Represent government interests in meetings with industry and officials.
• Document decisions and actions; track follow-ups.
• Conduct stakeholder outreach and site visits to support project development.
• Prepare briefings, official correspondence, and analytic products.

Skills

Security clearance

Bachelor's degree

3+ years experience

Minerals knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Metallurgy Analyst to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). In this role you will support efforts to address critical minerals, materials, and industrial base supply chain challenges by evaluating investment opportunities, recommending prototyping efforts, developing acquisition documentation, and assessing technical and programmatic feasibility. You will also monitor program execution, conduct industry and stakeholder engagement, perform site visits, and develop strategic communications products to support investment decisions and mission objectives.

Work Location:

This position may be performed onsite at ANSER headquarters in Arlington, VA; the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA; or via telework within the National Capital Region.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DoD, interagency partners, and military services to identify critical minerals and materials requirements and develop strategies to mitigate associated industrial base risks.
• Support the development, management, and execution of an annual budget exceeding $1 billion across large-scale domestic and multinational minerals, materials, and infrastructure projects.
• Support the development and evaluation of industry project calls designed to advance technical capabilities from prototype through commercial-scale production.
• Evaluate proposed projects for technical, programmatic, and acquisition feasibility and recommend appropriate investment and prototyping efforts.
• Support program execution by monitoring cost, schedule, performance, and technical progress across assigned projects.
• Represent government interests in virtual and in-person meetings with industry, government, and other stakeholders.
• Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and action items and track follow-up activities.
• Conduct stakeholder outreach, site visits, and other engagement activities to support project development and execution.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, official correspondence, analytical products, and other communications in response to internal and external taskings.
• Communicate complex industrial base and supply chain issues clearly and concisely to support senior-level decision-making across a geographically dispersed team.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, production, science, or technology analysis.
• Understanding of or experience in critical and strategic materials/minerals, mineralogy, mineral exploration, or geology.
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex industrial base issues into clear written reports and oral presentations for senior leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-tempo, team-oriented environment and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a high-tempo, team-oriented environment and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) or a comparable senior-level strategic staff environment.
• Experience navigating the DoW acquisition lifecycle and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to identify and mitigate industrial base risks.
• Experience briefing, engaging with, and advising senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers.
• Experience applying scientific, program analysis, and systems engineering concepts to complex advanced manufacturing technical and programmatic challenges.
• Experience leading onsite implementation of project plans and managing cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or equivalent professional certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification with demonstrated experience leading successful process improvement initiatives.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$99,000—$144,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.