5.1. Senior Grant Specialist

Phoenix Tailings•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Grant Specialist to lead our government funding strategy. This individual will be instrumental in identifying, securing, and managing federal and state grant opportunities especially through agencies such as the DOE, DOD and ARPA-E. You will collaborate across teams to craft compelling proposals that align with national priorities in clean energy, critical materials, and supply chain resilience. Your work will directly accelerate Phoenix Tailings’ mission and bring groundbreaking technologies to scale.

Requirements

5+ years of experience writing, winning, and managing federal and/or state grant proposals, ideally in energy, defense, or advanced manufacturing
Demonstrated success securing funding from DOE, DOD, ARPA-E, or similar government agencies
Strong technical writing skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into compelling and compliant narratives
Knowledge of federal grant processes, budgeting, compliance, and reporting requirements
Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and external stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in tracking and managing deadlines and deliverables
Passion for clean technology, critical materials, and driving innovation through public-private partnership

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities that align with Phoenix Tailings’ mission and R&D roadmap
Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals to agencies including DOE, DOD, ARPA-E, and others
Manage grant application processes from start to finish, including timelines, documentation, budgets, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and leadership teams to gather technical content and build strategic narratives
Track and maintain reporting requirements, deliverables, and milestone compliance for awarded grants
Monitor policy and program updates to proactively align Phoenix Tailings with emerging funding priorities
Cultivate relationships with government program managers and consortium partners to increase funding success
Provide internal reporting and analysis on funding performance and strategic opportunities

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.

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