Director, Federal Affairs
Redwood MaterialsLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted December 15, 2025
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Job Description
The role involves leading Redwood Materials' federal policy and advocacy efforts to influence legislation, regulations, and government actions that support the development of a domestic critical materials supply chain and energy storage solutions, working closely with government agencies, Congress, and industry stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Redwood's federal policy and advocacy strategy across legislative, regulatory, and executive branches.
- Analyze federal legislation, rulemakings, and policy trends to identify risks and opportunities.
- Serve as a representative for Redwood before Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions.
- Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress, agency officials, the Administration, and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure policy alignment and cohesive external messaging.
- Advise and brief executive leadership on policy, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
- Ten years of federal government relations experience required, preferably within the critical minerals or energy sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across Congress, the Administration, key agencies, and the industry.
- Deep understanding of U.S. energy, manufacturing, and critical minerals policy.
- Proven success in shaping or influencing federal policy outcomes and leading high-stakes advocacy campaigns.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and business information into compelling policy positions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at briefing executives and conveying complex policy issues clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Physical ability to work at a computer for extended periods up to 8 hours per day.
- Physical ability to occasionally lift office supplies or documents up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to participate in in-person meetings and travel as needed.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
On-site work with some flexibility
Occasional travel for meetings, site visits, or events
Full-time position
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