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Marine Minerals Analyst / Domain Specialist (Geotechnical and Geophysical, Minerals)

30 Jun 2026 11:44 AM | Sara Blair

Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking driven individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

Innovate! Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Marine Minerals Analyst / Domain Specialist (Geotechnical and Geophysical, Minerals) to provide expertise in marine geology, critical mineral deposit types, and mineral resource lifecycle workflows. This role will support analytical activities including document review, gap analysis, feasibility assessment, and benchmarking of domestic and international mineral resource programs. The position requires the ability to synthesize findings and prepare leadership-ready analytical reports that characterize current-state workflows, datasets, gaps, technical feasibility, and data readiness.

*Contingent upon contract being awarded* 

*Applicants must be U.S. citizens or otherwise lawfully work-authorized and must have resided in the United States for a minimum of three years.

Location: Candidate will work remotely

Salary Range: $120,000- $135,000

Position status: Full Time; with benefits 

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Phase 0 analysis, including document review, benchmarking, and options analysis.
  • Characterize current-state critical minerals workflows, datasets, and gaps.
  • Analyze technical feasibility and data readiness.
  • Map high-level lifecycle workflows and functional groupings.
  • Work independently and provide technical assistance and guidance on GIS issues and statistical techniques.
  • Solve GIS task-oriented problems with only a general description of the desired end product.
  • Provide assistance to others on GIS task-oriented problems.
  • Be responsible for database requirement models and details within development tasks.
  • Conduct technical reviews of other GIS analyst work when necessary to solve problems or improve functionality.
  • Write papers, develop procedure documentation, and develop presentation materials.
  • Present project results to small and large groups.
  • Provide training to others in the use and application of GIS for real-world applications.
  • May supervise others.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

  • Understanding of critical mineral deposit types, marine geology, and lifecycle processes.
  • Experience utilizing and interpreting geophysical, geologic, and regulatory datasets.
  • Ability to benchmark domestic and international mineral resource programs.
  • Strong analytical writing and synthesis skills for leadership-ready reports.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance on GIS issues and statistical techniques.
  • Ability to conduct technical reviews of GIS analyst work when necessary to solve problems or improve functionality.
  • Ability to develop procedure documentation and presentation materials.
  • Ability to present findings to small and large groups.
  • Ability to provide training to others in the use and application of GIS for real-world applications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS degree.
  • 7 years of experience.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at careers@innovateteam.com.

Link to Apply: https://innovateteam.my.salesforce-sites.com/InnovatePublicJobBoard/PublicJobPosting?id=a1KVJ00001jnDbB2AU


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