5.1. Senior Grant Specialist

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About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.

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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 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. 

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 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. 

  • 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 
  • 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 
  • 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. 
  • Listing Details

    Posted
    June 20, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 25, 2026

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