Phoenix Tailings

5.1. Senior Director of Government Affairs

Phoenix Tailings  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

About Phoenix Tailings  Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. 
Why Phoenix Tailings  At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are driven to shape the future of aerospace, defense, and national security through innovation in domestic supply chains, this is your opportunity to have real impact. 
Our Values:   ● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong ● Lead with Compassion ● Be Resourceful ● Listen ● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:  Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Senior Director of Government Affairs to lead and execute our federal engagement strategy at the highest levels of the U.S. government, with a critical focus on the Department of Commerce and Department of Energy. This role will directly shape how Phoenix secures funding, influences industrial policy, and accelerates domestic critical minerals production. You will serve as a key architect in positioning Phoenix Tailings as a strategic partner to federal agencies driving supply chain resilience, advanced manufacturing, and energy transition priorities. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and execute Phoenix Tailings’ federal government affairs strategy with a primary focus on the Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, & Treasury 
  • Lead direct engagement with senior officials across Commerce and Energy to shape programs supporting critical minerals, industrial development, and domestic manufacturing  
  • Identify, secure, and expand access to federal funding opportunities including grants, loans, and public-private partnership programs  
  • Shape and influence federal policy, regulatory frameworks, and funding priorities related to critical minerals, supply chain resilience, and clean energy technologies  
  • Drive strategic positioning of Phoenix Tailings within key federal initiatives tied to industrial base expansion and energy security  
  • Lead high-level briefings and engagements with federal agencies, congressional stakeholders, and executive branch leadership  
  • Monitor and influence legislative and budgetary processes impacting critical minerals, including appropriations and authorizations 
  • Represent Phoenix Tailings in national policy forums, industry coalitions, and government-led initiatives focused on energy, manufacturing, and economic security  

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in government affairs, defense policy, or federal engagement 
  • Deep familiarity with the defense industrial base and aerospace procurement ecosystem 
  • Direct experience working with or alongside defense primes (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing) 
  • Strong understanding of DoW acquisition, industrial base policy, and congressional processes 
  • Proven ability to influence senior government and industry stakeholders 
  • Experience translating complex technical or manufacturing capabilities into policy-relevant outcomes 

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

  • Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
  • Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
  • Time Off: Unlimited PTO. 
  • Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
  • Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.     Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline). 
Phoenix Tailings

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is pioneering the future of clean mining and metals production.

We are dedicated to building the world’s first fully clean mining and refining company, producing the critical metals needed for the next generation of technology and infrastructure. By harvesting valuable materials directly from mining tailings, we eliminate waste streams while creating a sustainable and domestic supply of rare earths and other essential resources.

We are already commercially shipping rare earth metals and alloys to magnet customers today, proving both the scalability and impact of our approach. Our breakthrough refining model provides a clean and reliable supply chain, empowering industries from defense and aerospace to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and medical technologies.

Phoenix Tailings has been commercially shipping rare earth metal products since 2023, demonstrating our leadership in bringing sustainable solutions to market.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Year Founded
2019
Website
phoenixtailings.com
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