Strategic Mining Growth Director

ARA; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Neya is seeking a Director of Mining Strategy & Growth to develop and execute a comprehensive mining-sector strategy across defense and commercial markets.

The role blends mining engineering expertise with strategic business development, portfolio growth, and program leadership to identify opportunities, shape concepts, steer capture activities, and build a cohesive capability aligned with long-term growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10–15+ years in mining engineering, mining technology development, or underground operations.
• Proven experience in business development, customer engagement, or program capture.
• Familiarity with mining technologies, automation, sensing, robotics applications, and safety-focused engineering.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, customer engagements, and presenting complex engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic direction for mining technologies, underground operations, autonomy, sensing, and advanced engineering solutions.
• Identify opportunities and market gaps within DoD, commercial mining, and international partners.
• Develop multi-year growth plans, investments, and capability-building initiatives.
• Lead mining-related BD and capture, including early engagement and customer relationships.
• Provide guidance to staff on mining R&D, modelling, and concept development.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality and alignment to program objectives.

Skills

Mining engineering expertise

Business development

Customer engagement

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Neya is seeking a Director of Mining Strategy & Growth to develop and execute a comprehensive mining-sector strategy across defense and commercial markets.

The role blends mining engineering expertise with strategic business development, portfolio growth, and program leadership to identify opportunities, shape concepts, steer capture activities, and build a cohesive capability aligned with long-term growth objectives.