Director of Government Relations

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.

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Who We Are Looking For

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Washington, D.C.-based Director of Government Relations with proven experience unlocking significant federal funding and managing government stakeholder relationships. You will be responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing high-value non-dilutive funding opportunities and actively collaborating with federal project managers and contracting officers across key agencies including DoD, DOE, ARPA-E, and related initiatives. Your work will directly fuel our breakthrough technologies and scale their impact.

Qualifications

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

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).