Policy Director, Land and Water

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

Washington DC - Washington, DC

Remote Type

Hybrid

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$150,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Up to 35%

Job Shift

Job Category

Program

Policy Director, Land and Water

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks a Director of Policy to manage and nurture all policy analysis and research housed within the land and water impact area, which includes the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy and the International Land Conservation Network.

You will set strategies and conduct timely and relevant policy and research analysis that aligns and agrees with the strategic goals (portfolio) of the impact area and the mission of the Lincoln Institute.

The preferred base for this position is Phoenix, AZ. However, consideration may also be given to candidates seeking to be based in Cambridge, MA, or Washington D.

C. where we have additional offices.

What You'll Do - Produce

Identify and help define the key conceptual frameworks and knowledge base that guides the Institute's work on land and water systems and policy

Understand and map the policy systems relevant to the land and water impact area, and map the requisite strategies to advance the Institute's mission

Prioritize and plan policy and research activities relating to water and land management, urban water management, agricultural water management, land conservation, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions.

Partner with the leaders on program implementation, land conservation, and others in aligning and prioritizing research needs.

Plan timely and relevant research needs and execute research / analysis of those needs.

Work with the Center for Geospatial Solutions to implement research and products focusing on the use of geospatial data, as related to land conservation and water policies.

Produce slide decks and other presentations associated with research outcomes for use across the Lincoln Institute.

Serve and nurture others to be subject matter experts of areas of interest within the land and water impact area.

What You'll Do - Manage and Implement

Manage the policy and research team of the land and water impact area, which includes the associate director, research, and the policy analyst.

Manage research fellows and any external research conducted by Lincoln Institute partners.

Curate all research and knowledge base of the land and water impact area.

Prioritize and implement strategy for timely and relevant policy analysis and research for the impact area.

Manage cross-institute research / policy analysis initiatives that impact more than one impact area / centers of the Lincoln Institute.

Develop budget and staff support plans within the Institute's annual planning and budgeting process

Qualifications

What You'll Need

10+ years of relevant experience

5-7+ years of experience related to water and land management, urban water management, agricultural water management, land conservation, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, or similar expertise.

Demonstrated ability to deliver plan policy and research activities relating to water and land management, urban water management, agricultural water management, land conservation, biodiversity, and / or nature-based solutions.

Take initiative to collect new program ideas and explore opportunities and new collaborations.

Translate complex ideas into wide-reaching understanding through discussion and presentations to various audiences

Build programs on medium-term 3-5-year goals aligned with long term strategic goals

Manage annual measurement and evaluation of goals to increase overall impact

Manage budget of goal area and develops narrative

Exceptional communication skills to connect individuals and build trust amongst widely diverse backgrounds and experiences

Determine with other goal and geography leads to leverage opportunities

Facilitate strategic communications with the communications team

Manage employee gaps and recommends solutions by assessing skills and capacities to foster growth, collaboration, and a positive environment

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Mission

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.

A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide.

• With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we organize our work around six goals : low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions;
• efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources;

and functional land markets and reduced informality.

Our Values

We support a culture of forthright feedback, initiative, cooperation and teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accepting responsibility.

Our Benefits

Benefits highlights include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic / civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Overview

The salary market range for our roles are posted and dependent upon our candidates' level of education and years of experience.

We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

The salary range for this role is set broadly to encourage a plethora of interested and qualified candidates. If in doubt, please submit your materials.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Massachusetts Polygraph Statement

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Non-Smoking Organization

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned, leased, or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times, including, but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking lots, company vehicles, and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.