Metallurgy Analyst (Critical Materials)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong><br><br>ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.</p></div><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>ANSER is seeking a Metallurgy Analyst to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). In this role you will support efforts to address critical minerals, materials, and industrial base supply chain challenges by evaluating investment opportunities, recommending prototyping efforts, developing acquisition documentation, and assessing technical and programmatic feasibility. You will also monitor program execution, conduct industry and stakeholder engagement, perform site visits, and develop strategic communications products to support investment decisions and mission objectives.</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Work Location:</strong> This position may be performed onsite at ANSER headquarters in Arlington, VA; the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA; or via telework within the National Capital Region.</p> <p><em> </em><em>This position is contingent upon contract award.</em></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate with DoD, interagency partners, and military services to identify critical minerals and materials requirements and develop strategies to mitigate associated industrial base risks.</li> <li>Support the development, management, and execution of an annual budget exceeding $1 billion across large-scale domestic and multinational minerals, materials, and infrastructure projects.</li> <li>Support the development and evaluation of industry project calls designed to advance technical capabilities from prototype through commercial-scale production.</li> <li>Evaluate proposed projects for technical, programmatic, and acquisition feasibility and recommend appropriate investment and prototyping efforts.</li> <li>Support program execution by monitoring cost, schedule, performance, and technical progress across assigned projects.</li> <li>Represent government interests in virtual and in-person meetings with industry, government, and other stakeholders.</li> <li>Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and action items and track follow-up activities.</li> <li>Conduct stakeholder outreach, site visits, and other engagement activities to support project development and execution.</li> <li>Prepare high-quality briefings, official correspondence, analytical products, and other communications in response to internal and external taskings.</li> <li>Communicate complex industrial base and supply chain issues clearly and concisely to support senior-level decision-making across a geographically dispersed team.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.</li> <li>At least 3 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, production, science, or technology analysis.</li> <li>Understanding of or experience in critical and strate