Senior Consultant, Advanced Mining and Mineral Production

Senior Consultant Advanced Mining and Mineral Production Job Description Nexight Group is seeking part-time individuals with experience working in the mining and mineral commodity production industry. Ideal candidates will have senior-level skills in advanced research and development of novel mining, extraction, beneficiation, and mineral processing technologies. Ideal candidates will have senior-level examples of strategic advisory roles in critical minerals supply chains. Candidates should have at a minimum 12 or more years of work experience. Work experience should align with the job duties and responsibilities described. Candidates shall have demonstrated experience working in one or more of the following: mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy. Nexight Group is a small technical and management consulting firm that serves a variety of clients , including the Department of Energy. Adaptability, critical thinking, genuine curiosity, and collaboration are all equally important skills to technical experience. Please note, any job offer is contingent on contract award, anticipated approximately July 2026. Job Duties and Responsibilities These senior consultants will provide strategic and technical support across multiple DOE critical minerals and materials initiatives. They will work closely with government clients on strategy and programming. Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job functions: Supporting collaborative long-term strategy and vision discussions. Identification and justification of high impact commodity and supply chain priorities that align with DOE critical minerals and materials technology initiatives. Support selection of technical focus areas for mining and mineral processing RD&D funding opportunities. Advise on the selection of performance metrics and milestones for mining and mineral processing technology projects. Support performance evaluation of a diverse and evolving portfolio of technology innovat