Senior Researcher / Key Expert 2 – Critical Minerals Supplier Development (Anticipated Position)
Navanti GroupDEVELOP YOUR CAREER Navanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career. Do really interesting work Work on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development. Have a voice We eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels. We honor drive and excellence Our meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business. Be creative We encourage fresh thinking because that's what drives innovation in our field. Interested in applying for a position, but don't see one that fits right now? Submit your resume for future consideration here. Navanti provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, handicap, disability, or status as a Veteran. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse of power. Senior Researcher / Key Expert 2 – Critical Minerals Supplier Development (Anticipated Position) Department: Specialized Researchers (International) Location: Arlington, VA Position: Senior Researcher / Key Expert 2 – Critical Minerals Supplier Development (Anticipated Position) Note: This is a contingent consulting opportunity. We are currently soliciting CVs from interested candidates in anticipation of client contracting and confirmation of the assignment. Background: Navanti Group is seeking a Senior Researcher to support a commercial comparative study of local supplier development in critical-minerals mining. The Senior Researcher will design and deliver the qualitative research and international comparative analysis that underpin the study’s evidence base, comparative matrices, and policy recommendations. Responsibilities: Design and implement qualitative research methods and the international comparative-analysis framework Analyze local-supplier programs related to critical-minerals mining across Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, and/or Canada Organize and synthesize case evidence on instruments, actors, governance, financing, outcomes, and implementation conditions Develop comparative matrices and cross-cutting analysis Draft analytical chapters and evidence-based conclusions Support validation of findings and recommendations Differentiate increased local procurement from sustained productive development and assess the strength of available evidence Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, economics, law, international relations, or a related discipline English proficiency at C1 level and Spanish proficiency at B1 level At least 10 years of experience in applied research, qualitative analysis, and international comparative studies At least 7 years of experience in qualitative research, public-policy analysis, and international benchmarking in industrial, trade, or investment policy At least 8 years of Latin America project experience At least 3 years of academic or applied work relating to Europe, Canada, or Australia Two previous projects or publications demonstrating understanding of the empirical challenges in evaluating local supplier-program effectiveness Ideal Candidate: The strongest candidate will combine credible comparative-policy research with rigorous qualita…