Phoenix Tailings · 20 hours ago
Government Affairs Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a Government Affairs Analyst to provide policy intelligence and analytical support across aerospace and defense engagement efforts, focusing on research and data to turn policy signals into actionable insights.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Analyze defense and aerospace policy developments affecting critical metals and manufacturing
Track NDAA, appropriations, and regulatory actions relevant to the defense industrial base
Produce policy briefs, legislative summaries, and issue analyses for leadership
Monitor DoD programs and funding opportunities related to supply chain resilience
Support strategic planning through data-driven insights on government priorities
Maintain internal tracking tools for policy and stakeholder engagement
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in policy analysis, government research, or defense-related roles
Strong understanding of U.S. government and defense policy processes
Interest in aerospace, defense, and national security economics
Excellent analytical, writing, and research skills
Ability to synthesize complex policy information into clear insights
Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, political science, or related field
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
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!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning Partners,Escape VelocityEnvisioning Partners
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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