Pheonix, AZ

Position Title: Project Manager

Organization: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy– Babbitt Center

Location: Pheonix, AZ

Organization Overview: The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, a center of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, seeks to advance the integration of land and water management to meet the current and future water needs of Colorado River Basin communities, economies, and the environment. They develop tools and best practices to guide decisions through research, training, and partnerships for sustainable management of land and water resources in the Colorado Basin and beyond.

Position Overview: The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy is looking for a Program Manager in Phoenix, Arizona.  The individual in this position is expected to conduct research, develop and support partnerships and networks, manage contracts with partners, and disseminate the results of Babbitt Center work.  The Program Manager will also be expected to take a leadership role on several Babbitt Center initiatives and to provide other support as assigned for both the Babbitt Center and for the larger Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. 

Duties: 

• Conduct research, policy analysis and program evaluations. Some of which might include: developing datasets, indicators, and metrics to track Colorado River Basin water and land conditions to illustrate needs and opportunities through periodic assessments.
• Advance planning tools and strategies to support smart land and water integration in planning, decision making, and land and water management.
• Find and/or use techniques for addressing uncertainty, including adaptive management approaches.
• Show pathways to resilient futures for water, food, and agriculture.
• Author and edit Lincoln Institute Policy Focus Reports, working papers, and other publications, including technical reports and public information documents.
• Design and develop mapping and data products in support of Babbitt Center projects and publications, and maintain internal and external repositories of source datasets.
• Manage contracts for research, training, or demonstration projects.
• Regularly give conference and workshop presentations on research results and more generally on behalf of the Babbitt Center.
• Represent the Babbitt Center on regional and national groups, such as the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) and the American Planning Association (APA) Water and Planning Network.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Babbitt Center by participating in strategy sessions; establishing and maintaining strong relationships with practitioners, policy makers, and researchers; building the credibility and relevance of the Babbitt Center; and representing the Babbitt Center at professional meetings.
• Serve on Lincoln Institute staff committees.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate degree in natural resources management, planning, geography, sustainability, public policy, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on land and/or water policy and management or related fields. Public agency/practitioner experience preferred.
• Strong data management and analysis skills, including familiarity with – and/or aptitude and interest in learning – relevant tools and platforms such as Esri geospatial products (e.g., ArcGIS, StoryMaps, Experience Builder), Tableau, RStudio, and Amazon Web Services.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the advancement of integrated water policy and land use,
• Demonstrated outstanding writing, research, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized; strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of practitioners, researchers, government agencies, public and elected officials, nongovernmental organizations, and private sector interests,
• Ability to discern and communicate important knowledge in useful formats,
• Self-starter; able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task; focus on delivering results,
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills,
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Salary/Pay: $72,000 – $85,000 a year

How to Apply: Apply here