Metallurgy Analyst: Critical Materials & Industrial Base

ANSER; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Metallurgy Analyst to support the IBAS program. You will evaluate investment opportunities, develop acquisition documentation, monitor program execution, and engage stakeholders to support decision-making on critical minerals and materials.

The 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 is a full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Mineral processing knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

ANSER is seeking a Metallurgy Analyst to support the IBAS program. You will evaluate investment opportunities, develop acquisition documentation, monitor program execution, and engage stakeholders to support decision-making on critical minerals and materials.

The 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 is a full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits.