5.6. Director of Government Affairs

Phoenix Tailings • Washington, DC

32d

About The Position

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.

Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a senior government affairs leader to define and execute our aerospace and defense engagement strategy at the highest levels of the U.S. government. This role will directly shape how Phoenix becomes a trusted supplier of critical metals to the defense industrial base and a strategic partner to DoD, Congress, and federal agencies.

Requirements

• 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

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed