Alta Resource Technologies

Business Development Manager

LocationBoulder, CO
Job Typefull_time
Salary$125,000-$175,000

About This Job


About Alta:

Alta Resource Technologies (Alta) is a next generation mining company that uses synthetic biology to separate critical minerals from conventional and unconventional resources, including e-waste. Founded in 2023, the company is expanding its team in Boulder, CO and Washington, DC.

The exponential growth of new climate tech industries, as well as the information technology sector, are driving historic growth in mineral demand and stressing existing supply streams. Meeting new demand, diversifying the supply chain, and producing minerals in a more sustainable manner requires the rapid development, deployment and scaling of new technologies. This mineral challenge represents a historic opportunity for technology development and value creation. Alta is proud to be at the vanguard of this mega trend.


About the Role:


As a Business Development Manager

, you’ll play a key role in turning this scientific breakthrough into real-world impact. Working closely with leadership and technical teams, you’ll help shape and execute our commercialization strategy, support strategic partnerships, and contribute to customer outreach, roadmap development, and operational planning.

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about industrial innovation, national security, and helping build technologies that matter.


Key Responsibilities

Conduct competitive and market analysis for rare earth separation, recycling, and adjacent technologies
Support strategic partnership development, including DoD, DOE, OEMs, and downstream manufacturers
Build and pressure test commercialization and go-to-market strategies, including licensing and JV models
Develop financial models to evaluate revenue scenarios, capital deployment, and customer acquisition strategies
Assist in drafting investor materials, government grant submissions, and technical-commercial white papers
Collaborate with the technical team to translate pilot milestones into commercial deliverables and KPIs
Contribute to supply chain development, with a focus on sourcing, procurement, and scaling infrastructure


Required Qualifications:

Background in engineering, industrial operations, biotech, defense, or mining/recycling sectors
Demonstrated experience commercializing complex, technical, or deeptech solutions
High proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic frameworks
Familiarity with DoD acquisition or procurement, government partnerships, or industrial policy is a plus
Excellent communication and writing skills, particularly when working across technical and non-technical teams
Entrepreneurial mindset, able to thrive in fast-paced and unstructured environments
Passion for biotech, rare earths, critical materials, national security, or industrial decarbonization


What We Offer:

The opportunity to lead a breakthrough program redefining U.S. supply chain resilience in critical materials.
A mission-driven, high-trust team operating at the intersection of innovation, national security, and sustainability.
High Impact & Visibility: Direct interaction and reporting to executive leadership.
Competitive compensation and benefits package. The starting pay range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 commensurate with educational background and work experience.  Benefits including, 401(K) medical, dental, and vision plans, or equivalent, will be provided.

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