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Strategic Advisor Jobs in Detroit Metropolitan Area at teraffem
Title: Strategic Advisor
Company: teraffem
Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area
Company Description Teraffem provides specialized market intelligence focused on rare earth elements that power modern technologies, including batteries, defense systems, and advanced robotics. The company translates complex global data into actionable insights that help organizations build resilient, future-ready supply chains. Its capabilities span real-time tracking of magnet production capacity, long-term critical mineral forecasting, and strategic convening across the value chain. Teraffem also builds networks that support the energy transition and cross-sector collaboration. In October 2026, it will launch MAGNETIC USA, an annual global summit uniting senior leaders from mining, manufacturing, energy, and policy to secure critical materials for the future.
Job Description
At a moment defined by intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China, we are convening Magnetic USA 2026—a high-level virtual summit focused on scaling domestic rare earth processing and permanent magnet manufacturing capacity.
We are seeking a small number of high-caliber Strategic Advisors with deep domain expertise and strong industry networks. Select candidates may be invited to join the Advisory Board.
This is not an operational,but a strategic, influence-driven engagement role focused on shaping a high-impact industry platform.
Scope of Engagement
Selected advisors will contribute to:
• Shaping the commercial and strategic agenda of the summit
• Identifying high-value topics (processing scale-up, magnet manufacturing, financing structures, offtake agreements)
• Recommending and/or introducing senior-level speakers and participants
• Facilitating connections with industry stakeholders, capital providers, or policymakers
• Providing real-world insight into market constraints, project economics, and execution risk
Ideal Candidate Profiles
We are specifically seeking individuals with direct, senior-level experience in one or more of the following:
• Experience with or advising the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, or U.S. Geological Survey
• Industrial policy, export controls, or critical minerals strategy
Mining / Geoscience
• Rare earth exploration, development, or production
• Geological, metallurgical, or mining engineering expertise
Processing & Materials
• Rare earth separation, refining, or chemical processing
• Experience scaling pilot projects to commercial operations
Magnet Manufacturing / Advanced Materials
• Permanent magnet production (NdFeB, ferrite, etc.)
• Integration into automotive, defense, or electronics supply chains
Supply Chain / OEM Procurement
• Strategic sourcing of critical materials
• Offtake agreements and supplier diversification
Investment / Project Finance
• Deployment of capital into mining, processing, or advanced manufacturing
• Experience with project finance, infrastructure, or private equity
Requirements
• Mid -senior-level background (Director, VP, C-suite, Partner, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated involvement in real projects, investments, or policy initiatives
• Strong network across industry, government, or capital markets
• Commercial mindset with understanding of project economics and risk
What We Value Most
• Access: Ability to connect us with decision-makers
• Insight: Grounded understanding of what is actually investable and scalable
• Credibility: Recognized expertise in your field
• Action Orientation: Focus on outcomes, not theory
Engagement Structure
• Flexible, strategic engagement
• Time commitment: ~20hours over the planning period
• Compensation: $100/hr andbase honorarium (depending on experience), and/or Performance-based incentives tied to sponsorship or partnerships introduced
• Top candidates may be formally appointed to the Advisory Board
To Apply, Please Answer
1. What specific role have you played in the rare earth or critical minerals value chain?
2. What projects, investments, or policies have you directly influenced?
3. What senior stakeholders (industry, government, or investors) could you realistically introduce?
4. What is the biggest bottleneck to scaling U.S. magnet manufacturing today?
5. Have you been involved in capital raising, offtake agreements, or government-backed initiatives? Please explain
