Critical Minerals Consultant

GPTech is seeking a Critical Minerals Consultant to provide technical and strategic subject-matter expertise on the sourcing, processing, and supply chain dynamics of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). This role supports federal government clients and is currently fully remote. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and successfully pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical analysis tasks related to government efforts to support critical mineral and rare earth mining projects, such as assessing proposed project concepts, including evaluating the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility.
• Engage in client meetings relevant to assigned work scope.
• Collect and analyze project and program information and enter & manage data in spreadsheets and models.
• Develop targeted communications and detailed reports (white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, technical analyses, data analysis presentations) on recommended investments and decisions.
• Stay current on industry developments in relevant technologies and business practices.
• Provide project management support, including coordination with GPTech Practice Area leads and Finance and Administration to fulfill corporate project management and contract management requirements.
• Contribute to company growth and business development through creating and improving communications products and proposal sections and supporting business capture strategies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to pass a background investigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Geology, Mining Engineering, Materials Science, Mineral Economics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the mining, metallurgy, or resource economics sectors, with a specific focus on critical minerals.
• Deep familiarity with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) critical minerals list and current geopolitical dynamics affecting global supply chains.
• Professional writing and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with software tools for research, analysis, reporting, communications, and collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or economic discipline.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-level environmental permitting processes (e.g., CEQA).
• Knowledge of and experience with federal organizations, policies, and mandates.
• Experience working with state or federal government programs, or on projects in developing countries.