Phoenix Tailings · 11 hours ago
5.7. Government Affairs Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
6+ 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 Manager to execute day-to-day federal engagement across aerospace and defense stakeholders, focusing on expanding the company's footprint within the defense industrial base.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Execute government engagement strategy across DoD, Congress, and federal agencies
Support defense-focused policy initiatives tied to critical minerals and domestic manufacturing
Build and maintain working relationships with congressional offices and defense agencies
Engage with defense primes to align policy efforts with procurement and supply chain needs
Track defense authorization, appropriations, and regulatory developments impacting Phoenix
Prepare briefing materials, policy memos, and stakeholder updates for leadership
Represent Phoenix Tailings in defense and aerospace policy meetings and working groups
Qualification
Required
6–10 years of experience in government affairs, defense policy, or federal relations
Experience engaging with DoD, congressional committees, or defense-focused agencies
Familiarity with aerospace and defense supply chains and industrial base issues
Experience working with or supporting engagements involving defense primes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate independently in a high-growth, technically complex environment
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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