Phoenix Tailings · 1 hour ago
5.6. Director of Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ 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 senior government affairs leader to define and execute their aerospace and defense engagement strategy at the highest levels of the U.S. government.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Own and execute Phoenix Tailings’ government affairs strategy for aerospace and defense markets
Drive engagement with DoD, Congress, and federal agencies on critical minerals, industrial base resilience, and supply chain security
Position Phoenix Tailings as a preferred domestic supplier to defense primes and aerospace OEMs
Shape federal policy, funding, and procurement pathways that accelerate adoption of Phoenix’s technology
Lead high-level briefings with senior government officials, defense primes, and industry coalitions
Identify and influence legislative, regulatory, and budgetary actions that impact defense metals sourcing
Represent Phoenix Tailings in national security, aerospace, and defense policy forums
Qualification
Required
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 DoD 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
Benefits
100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
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 PartnersMassVentures
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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