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Marine Minerals Analyst / Domain Specialist (Geotechnical & Geophysical)
RemoteUnited States only
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- Full-time
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Marine minerals analyst/domain specialist for a U.S. federal marine minerals and geospatial program. Needs a degree in geology/geophysics/earth sciences, experience with marine geology, critical mineral deposit types, and geophysical/geotechnical datasets. Must be U.S.-based and eligible for NACI clearance.
Core skills
Geotechnical data interpretationGeophysical data analysis
Required skills
Geophysical data interpretationGeological data analysisTechnical writing
Optional skills
Experience supporting BOEM, USGS, NOAA, DOI, or other federal natural resource programsFamiliarity with offshore energy, marine mineral exploration, or critical minerals initiativesAdvanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Marine Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a related fieldPublished research, technical reports, or professional presentations related to marine resources or critical minerals
What you'll do
- Conduct Phase 0 analyses, including document reviews, benchmarking studies, and options analyses
- Characterize current-state marine and critical mineral workflows, datasets, and operational processes
- Identify data gaps, technical limitations, and opportunities for improvement
- Evaluate technical feasibility and data readiness for marine mineral initiatives
- Interpret and analyze geophysical, geotechnical, geologic, and regulatory datasets
- Develop high-level lifecycle maps and functional workflows for marine mineral resource activities
- Benchmark domestic and international marine mineral programs and best practices
- Prepare leadership-ready reports, presentations, and technical summaries
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary geospatial, scientific, and program teams
What they require
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Marine Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Oceanography, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience with marine geology and critical mineral deposit types
- Experience utilizing and interpreting geophysical, geotechnical, and geological datasets
- Understanding of mineral resource lifecycles, extraction processes, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience conducting research, benchmarking, and analytical assessments
- Strong technical writing and synthesis skills for executive and leadership audiences
- Ability to communicate complex scientific findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/Public Trust clearance
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