Director, Federal Affairs

• Lead development and execution of Redwood’s federal policy and advocacy strategy across legislative, regulatory, and executive arenas.
• Analyze federal legislation, rulemakings, and policy trends to identify risks and opportunities; develop and implement strategic action plans that advance organizational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advocate and representative for Redwood before Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with members of Congress, agency officials, the Administration and key energy and critical minerals stakeholders.

This role drives policies that strengthen U.S. energy storage, critical materials, and manufacturing competitiveness, advancing America's energy dominance and supporting the energy transition through a localized battery supply chain.

• 10+ 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 shaping or influencing federal policy outcomes and leading high-stakes advocacy campaigns.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Working conditions include on-site work preferred with some flexibility, fast-paced collaborative team setting, and occasional extended hours or travel.

Redwood Materials localizes a global battery supply chain that integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling to keep critical minerals in circulation and drive the energy transition, delivering low-cost energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S.