Strategic Growth Lead - Mining & Autonomy

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Neya is seeking a Director of Mining Strategy & Growth at our Warrendale, PA location to lead the development and execution of the mining sector strategy across defense and commercial markets. You will combine mining engineering expertise with strategic BD, portfolio growth, and program leadership to drive multi-year growth and capability development.

The candidate will bring a strong mining engineering background with proven experience in customer engagement, leading cross-functional teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 10–15+ years in mining engineering or mining technology; experience in business development and capture.
• Strong background in mining automation, sensing, robotics, and safety engineering.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional strategy, concept development, feasibility studies, and senior customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute mining technology strategy, underground operations, autonomy, sensing, and advanced engineering solutions.
• Identify opportunities and market gaps within DoD, commercial mining companies, and research institutions.
• Develop multi-year growth plans, investment strategies, and capability-building initiatives.
• Represent mining capabilities at industry events and with senior customers.
• Lead business development for defense and commercial programs including early engagement and capture.
• Drive bid/no-bid decisions, teaming arrangements, and alignment of technical solutions with customer needs.
• Oversee proposal development: technical volumes, pricing inputs, partner coordination, and narratives.
• Monitor competitive landscape, funding lines, and technology trends impacting mining operations.
• Provide senior technical guidance across mining engineering topics and related R&D activities.
• Mentor staff and coordinate staffing/resource allocation across mining projects.
• Collaborate with robotics, autonomy, sensing, mechanical, and software teams to drive integration.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Business development

Customer engagement

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or higher in Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Mining automation technologies

Sensing and robotics applications

Job description

Neya is seeking a Director of Mining Strategy & Growth at our Warrendale, PA location to lead the development and execution of the mining sector strategy across defense and commercial markets. You will combine mining engineering expertise with strategic BD, portfolio growth, and program leadership to drive multi-year growth and capability development.

The candidate will bring a strong mining engineering background with proven experience in customer engagement, leading cross-functional teams, and