Phoenix Tailings

5.3. Grant Program Manager

Burlington, MA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$130kDetected 34 days ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.
If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement about working with some of the brightest minds in the world, then Phoenix Tailings is the place for you.
This role is not just about writing grants it is about fulfilling them.

Research, locate and suggest state and federal grant opportunities that would support the Phoenix Tailings business model.
Coordinate and lead the Phoenix Tailings staff in the timely and accurate submission of state and federal grant opportunities ensuring the formulation of competitive packages.
Own the compliance calendar for each active award and yearly reporting requirements: reporting deadlines, milestone certifications, budget period renewals, and closeout requirements
Lead award deliverable management across all active grants, ensuring technical, financial, and programmatic deliverables are scoped, tracked, reviewed, and submitted in accordance with award requirements and internal timelines.
Manage grant drawdowns, personnel time tracking on active awards, invoicing, and budget tracking in coordination with Finance
Maintain a centralized record system for all active awards: award documents, modifications, correspondence, and compliance artifacts
Support post-award audits and agency site visits
Manage grant drawdowns, personnel time tracking on active awards, invoicing, and budget tracking in coordination with Finance; flag variances and scope changes that require agency approval

Coordinate internally with R&D, engineering, finance, and legal teams to collect required deliverables and ensure submissions are accurate and on time
Prepare and submit all required progress reports, financial reports, and milestone documentation to issuing agencies
Experience coordinating cross-functionally with technical, finance, and legal teams
Familiarity with federal reporting portals (e.g., PAMS, grants.gov, SAM.gov)
Organized and detail-oriented able to manage multiple active awards simultaneously without dropping compliance threads
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable corresponding directly with federal program officers

Background in or exposure to technical R&D environments (not required to be an engineer)
Experience managing DOE, ARPA-E, or OIE awards specifically
Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) or federal award compliance frameworks
Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Monitor and interpret agency guidance and award-specific terms and conditions
flag regulatory changes that affect compliance posture
Identify and escalate risks potential non-compliance, missed milestones, scope drift before they become problems
5+ years of experience in federal grant administration or post-award management, ideally in energy, defense, advanced manufacturing, or clean tech

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role.
100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
Unlimited PTO.
Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
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.
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

Serve as the primary liaison between Phoenix Tailings for state and federal grant agencies (DOE, ARPA-E, and others) for all contracting, negotiations, award management and post-award matters.
Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels.
Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels.

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