CMC Capital Strategic Advisor, Critical Materials Crossroads

Hiring Department The CMC Capital Strategic Advisor leads the Critical MaterialsCrossroads (CMC) capital-facing workstreams, building the networkof capital providers, investors, and government funding partnersthat support the Critical Material Producer pipeline. This positiondrives the Validated Deal Flow process for capital seekers,evaluates industrial park and shared-infrastructure investmentopportunities, and co-leads fund structuring, working in closecoordination with the broader CMC team. Job Description Leader, Capital Network Development Manager, Validated Deal Flow & Investment OpportunityDiligence Lead, Industrial Park & Shared-InfrastructureInvestment Co-Lead, Sustainable Capital Strategy for CMC Consortium Responsibilities Capital Network Development : Responsible for buildingand maintaining CMC's capital network, including messaging to thecapital community, vetting and prioritizing capital providers,developing government funding relationships, and representing CMCat capital-focused conferences. Validated Deal Flow : Responsible for supporting theCritical Material Producer diligence process ("Validated DealFlow"), including interviewing and screening capital seekers,coaching them on funding sources, and liaising on technical duediligence. Industrial Park & Shared-Infrastructure Investment :Responsible for evaluating land and industrial park investmentopportunities and developing funding strategies for sharedinfrastructure, including the shared piloting facility. Sustainable Capital Strategy : Responsible forco-leading definition of the CMC Consortium revenue sources,pursuit of government funding programs, defining multi-year capitalgoals, supporting development of fund structure and financialprojections, and ecosystem mapping. Duties Capital Network Development Develop messaging for the capital community Vet, categorize, and prioritize Capital Providers for CriticalMaterial Producer match-making Pitch the CMC, partners, and industrial park to prospectiveinvestors as appropriate Support ongoing capital-community messaging and socialmedia Develop relationships and introductions with government fundingoffices Represent CMC at conferences, including future speakingengagements as well as supporting hosting of CMC-led conferencesand events for capital providers Support capital introductions for Critical Material Producersevaluating Kansas City Interview other funds and investors to inform CMC strategy Validated Deal Flow Create and maintain the Critical Material Producer diligenceprocess ("Validated Deal Flow") Interview, screen, and qualify capital seekers to identifyareas of risk and mitigation Create summary investment opportunity memos detailing risk andmitigation, including serving as liaison for technical input forreports Support Subject Matter Expert mapping, vetting, andmaintenance Coach capital seekers on potential funding sources andinvestment presentation Industrial Park & Shared-Infrastructure Investment Support land investment evaluation, develop financial structureand projections of industrial park Lead industrial park and project fund discussions with capitalproviders and develop funding strategies for sharedinfrastructure Lead defining scope for shared piloting facility with supportfrom team members Support pursuit of government funding programs Contribute to developing financial structure andprojections Sustainable Capital Strategy Build relationships and network across the critical materialindustry to raise awareness of CMC Consortium’s work andreputation Help define the CMC Consortium’s role in the specificationlibrary and mapping ontake/offtake partners Define budget including sources of ongoing revenue for CMCConsortium Define capital goals for Years 1, 3, and 5 Expectations Build and activate a capital network capable of consistentlymatching capital providers with CM Producers. Establish a scalable Validated Deal Flow process withconsistent capital-seeker screening, coaching, and diligencesupport. Advance industrial park and shared-infrastructure investmentopportunities, including land evaluation and sovereign wealthcapital engagement. Support development of CMC's fund structure, financialprojections, and pursuit of government funding programs. Strengthen industry partnerships and offtake relationships thatsupport the broader CMC ecosystem. Contribute to CMC Consortium on capital goals, revenuestrategy, and ecosystem mapping for Years 1, 3, and 5. Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple concurrent,high-priority capital workstreams at different stages of maturitywithout compromising any single deliverable. This position is 0.5 FTE (50%), anticipated to average 20 hours perweek. This position is fully grant/externally funded and contingenton continued funding. Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Capacity to gain and maintain U.S. security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in infrastructure investment, projectdevelopment, and capital formation, with expertise evaluating andexecuting investments in emerging energy, critical materials, orother complex industrial projects. Experience combining technical or engineering expertise withinvestment due diligence, financial strategy, and the developmentof large-scale infrastructure assets is strongly preferred. Anticipated Hiring Range The anticipated hiring range for this position will be commensuratewith the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, anddemonstrated expertise. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but notlimited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,skills, and experience, as well as organizationalrequirements. Grade: GGS 13 University Title: Senior Administrative Consultant To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structureyou can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants candetermine their university title by accessing the Talent Profiletile in myHR. Application Deadline Review of applications to begin immediately. For best considerationplease submit application in full by August 25, 2026. Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition. Benefit Eligibility This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individualsin non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in theTax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). 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