Head of Government Relations

The role

The Head of Government Relations will own the federal strategy across the executive branch, the Hill, and relevant agencies. This person will build relationships with policymakers and pursue government-backed financing and procurement opportunities.

What you will do

• Own Solcoa's federal strategy end-to-end
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, staffers, and operators
• Pursue and structure government-backed financing and procurement opportunities
• Track and shape the trade and industrial policy landscape
• Engage at the state and local level including California
• Work with the BD and lobbying team to turn policy momentum into customer wins

Required qualifications

• 5–10 years in federal policy, lobbying, or government
• Experience in executive branch (DoD, DOE, Commerce, USTR, NSC, NEC), the Hill (SASC, HASC, ENR, Natural Resources, Select Committee on China), a top think tank (CSIS, CNAS, SAFE), or a critical-minera
• Real working knowledge of DPA Title III, the OSC, DFARS, and how DoD writes critical-minerals contracts
• A strong point of view on China, critical minerals, and the defense industrial base
• D.C.-based
• Willingness to travel to our Alameda facility at least monthly

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• A meaningful equity package
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Access to an office in DC

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship available if needed

About the company

Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths. They have developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals.