Strategic Mining Growth Director - Defense & Commercial

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

Job summary

Neya Systems is seeking a Director of Mining Strategy & Growth to develop, expand, and execute our mining-sector strategy across defense and commercial markets. You will combine mining engineering expertise with strategic business development, portfolio growth, and program leadership.

You will define multi‑year growth plans, shape early concepts, steer capture activities, and build a cohesive capability aligned with long‑term objectives. Strong leadership and customer engagement are essential.

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, and safety engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional strategy, feasibility studies, and senior customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic direction for mining technologies, underground ops, autonomy, sensing, and advanced engineering.
• Identify opportunities, market gaps, and growth plans across defense, commercial mining, and international partners.
• Lead staffing, resourcing, and technical support across mining projects and collaborations.
• Oversee feasibility studies, site assessments, risk analyses, concept design, and technical evaluations.
• Mentor engineers, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive integration across domains.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Customer engagement

Program capture

Cross-functional leadership

Technical mentoring

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Job description

Neya Systems is seeking a Director of Mining Strategy & Growth to develop, expand, and execute our mining-sector strategy across defense and commercial markets. You will combine mining engineering expertise with strategic business development, portfolio growth, and program leadership.

You will define multi‑year growth plans, shape early concepts, steer capture activities, and build a cohesive capability aligned with long‑term objectives. Strong leadership and customer engagement are essential.