Industrial Policy Strategist- Critical Minerals

Industrial Policy Strategist - Critical Materials

KeyLogic is seeking an Industrial Policy Strategist to support the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) at the Department of Energy (DOE).

The successful candidate will support the development of data-driven investment strategies and industrial policy recommendations focused on critical materials and mineral supply chains that are essential to U.S. energy security, economic competitiveness, advanced manufacturing, and national defense. Areas of emphasis include rare earth elements, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, copper, critical minerals processing and refining, battery materials, permanent magnets, recycling and circular economy initiatives, and other strategic materials vital to domestic production and resilient supply chains.

This is a hybrid role based in the U.S. Preference will be given to candidates in the greater Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct analyses to inform investment decisions across DOE, CMEI, and interagency critical materials initiatives.
• Evaluate domestic and global critical mineral supply chains, identifying vulnerabilities, opportunities, and strategic intervention points.
• Develop policy recommendations to strengthen U.S. capabilities in mining, processing, refining, manufacturing, recycling, and end-of-life recovery.
• Assess barriers to investment, commercialization, and deployment across critical material value chains and identify potential policy levers to address them.
• Analyze international trade flows, geopolitical risks, market dynamics, and commercial pathways affecting critical materials supply security.
• Draft reports, strategic assessments, and briefing materials supporting U.S. Government-wide critical materials strategies.
• Conduct scenario analyses (e.g., 2030, 2035, 2050) evaluating future supply, demand, production capacity, and supply chain resilience for critical materials.
• Support engagement with industry, national laboratories, academia, and other stakeholders to identify investment opportunities and policy priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting interagency working groups and policy discussions related to critical materials and supply chain security.
• Participate in cross-government initiatives focused on strengthening domestic production, allied partnerships, and resilient supply chains for strategic materials.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Masters degree in engineering, geology, mining engineering, materials science, economics, public policy, environmental science, or a related field; PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience supporting industrial policy, supply chain analysis, critical materials, energy systems, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Strong project management background, preferably within a consulting, government, or strategic advisory environment.
• Experience evaluating commodity markets, critical minerals, advanced materials, manufacturing economics, or supply chain resilience.
• Understanding of domestic and international critical materials supply chains, including mining, processing, refining, recycling, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of U.S. industrial policy, trade policy, permitting, resource development, and supply chain security issues.
• Experience developing quantitative analyses, techno-economic assessments, market studies, or large-scale financial and supply chain models.
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable policy recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Experience engaging with industry, trade associations, federal agencies, national laboratories, or international partners.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE, DOD, USGS, Commerce, State Department, or other federal agencies involved in critical materials and industrial strategy.
• Familiarity with rare earth elements, battery materials, permanent magnets, critical minerals processing, or mineral resource development.
• Experience with supply chain mapping, scenario analysis, market forecasting, or industrial investment strategy.
• Advanced degree in engineering, economics, public policy, materials science, mining, geology, or a related discipline.