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5.1. Senior Director of Government Affairs
Washington, DCPosted 1 weeks ago
Full Timeonsitedirector
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.
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.
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).