5.8. Government Affairs Manager

Company: Phoenix Tailings
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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 seeking a Government Affairs Manager to execute day-to-day federal engagement across aerospace and defense stakeholders. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and critical to expanding Phoenix’s footprint within the defense industrial base. Key Responsibilities: Execute government engagement strategy across DoW, 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 Qualifications: 6–10 years of experience in government affairs, defense policy, or federal relations Experience engaging with DoW, 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 We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following 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. 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). We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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