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. 

Position Overview 
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks a Director, Water Policy to manage and nurture the water-related policy analysis and research housed within the land and water impact area. 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. This position will be expected to be in office at least 2 days weekly, and to travel up to 35% of the time. 

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section and will serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on complex and strategic issues related to the Colorado River. The position is responsible for managing Colorado River technical work and assisting the directorate and legal divisions with management and policy efforts on the Colorado River.

The position is also responsible for maintaining stakeholder relations with local, regional, state and federal agencies and working with a broad array of internal and external partners to improve coordination and collaboration to contribute to the Department's efforts to improve the reliability of Colorado River water supplies for Arizona.

This position requires the ability to travel in state, nationally and internationally. 

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of regulatory, permitting, and planning sections within the Department’s Planning and Permitting Division.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water policy, planning, regulation, history, and politics, with government experience at the local, state, and/or federal level, as well as managerial experience. They will be skilled in meeting strategic goals and will possess the ability to build regional partnerships and develop consensus-based programs and strategies.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build effective working relationships with leadership and staff throughout the agency. They will demonstrate careful judgment and tact, communicate, and effectively engage with representatives from government, staff of all levels, senior representatives from industry, and the broader community. They should have experience working collaboratively on boards, committees, and in stakeholder groups—including leadership roles—to develop consensus-based solutions to challenges. They will be skilled in problem identification and analysis; applying analytical and research methods and techniques; and researching, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating regulatory, legal, and technical documents.