On Call Critical Minerals Expert

Senior Critical Minerals Expert (On-Call Part-Time/Hourly/Remote)

Are you a critical minerals and materials expert with a deep understanding of the end-to-end supply chainfrom mining and mineral processing to manufacturing recycling and commercialization We need you.

ICF is seeking an on-call Critical Minerals Expert to support work with the ICFs federal state local and private sector clients. This is a remote on-call role that provides flexibility to work from zero to 30 hours per week depending on project needs.

In this role you will help advance priorities aligned with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) directionincluding efforts to accelerate mining activities diversify critical mineral and metals supply chains stimulate innovation in processing and metallurgy expand battery and magnet research and facilitate recycling (including black mass and other battery materials).

You may also support collaboration and engagement activities aligned with DOEs broader innovation ecosystem for critical materialsfocused on coordination commercialization workforce development and industry adoption of new technologies.

What you will be doing:

• Providing subject matter expertise across the critical minerals and materials value chain (upstream mining to downstream manufacturing and circularity) with emphasis on U.S. supply chain resilience and energy innovation priorities.

• Supporting DOE CMEI technical and programmatic efforts related to:

  • Mining and mineral production acceleration and modernization

  • Processing separation refining and metallurgy innovation

  • Battery magnet and advanced materials supply chains

  • Recycling and circular economy approaches including battery materials

• Producing or reviewing high-quality client deliverables such as: market and supply chain assessments technical memos landscape scans program design inputs stakeholder summaries and briefingsreflective of ICF and client standards.

• Helping identify and evaluate opportunities to improve critical materials security through strategies that align with DOEs CMM program focus areas (e.g. broaden supply develop alternatives improve manufacturing efficiency reuse/recycle).

• Supporting stakeholder engagement with industry states communities labs and other partnershelping translate technical topics into clear actionable insights.

• Contributing to or reviewing content for communications products (fact sheets case studies website copy outreach materials) that describe complex technical work accurately and accessibly.

• Supporting proposal/capture efforts by providing technical solutioning win themes or rapid-turn inputs for DOE state and private sector opportunities in critical minerals and mining.

• Bringing a client-first quality-driven mindset consistent with ICFs emphasis on actionable guidance and timely high-quality delivery.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as mining engineering geology metallurgical/materials engineering chemical engineering environmental engineering earth sciences or a related technical discipline.

• 10 years of demonstrated experience in critical minerals and materials including one or more of the following: mining/mineral economics mineral processing separation/refining metallurgy battery materials rare earths recycling/circularity manufacturing supply chains or resource strategy.

• Strong understanding of critical mineral supply chain risks and resilience strategies and the intersection with energy technology manufacturing and national security objectives.

• Experience producing client-ready technical deliverables (memos reports briefings) with a high standard of clarity accuracy and defensibility.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; comfort collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams and working directly with clients and stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively in an on-call capacity flexing time and workload based on project needs

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant technical discipline (materials/metallurgical engineering mining engineering geology chemical engineering etc.).

• Experience supporting federal programs (DOE preferred) or national lab/innovation ecosystem engagements related to applied RD&D commercialization pathways or technology-to-market transitions.

• Familiarity with the types of priorities CMEI has emphasized under its current structuree.g. supply chain diversification processing/metallurgy innovation battery/magnet R&D and recycling of battery materials/black mass.

• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following:

  • Techno-economic analysis (TEA) cost/market modeling or supply chain scenario analysis

  • Circular economy program design; recycling system assessments

  • Sustainability considerations in mining and materials processing

  • Permitting/regulatory context (e.g. environmental review considerations)

• Strong data analysis skills (Excel and/or equivalent tools); ability to interpret and communicate complex datasets clearly.

• Professional credentials (preferred as relevant): Professional Engineer (PE) Professional Geologist (PG) SME credentials Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) PMP or other relevant certifications.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements and work-life balance

• Investment in community: Donation matching and volunteer opportunities

• Investment in you: 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan sick leave and access to professional development resources

• Mission-driven impact: Help advance practical solutions that strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains and energy innovation priorities.

• A deep bench and collaborative culture: Work alongside teams known for delivering trusted actionable guidance with agility and responsiveness.

• And many more! Ask your recruiter for more details.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: