Rainmaker
Director of Water Development
$150K–$175K
Washington D.C. · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in Western water policy, natural resources policy, or federal government relations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
About the job
Leads Rainmaker’s federal water policy and funding efforts, building relationships with Interior, Reclamation, Congress, and water-sector partners to advance precipitation-enhancement projects.
What you'll do
- Develop and secure Reclamation authorities and funding, managing proposals and follow-through.
- Lead legislative and Congressional engagement, including policy proposals, appropriations language, and briefings.
- Build federal, regional, and coalition relationships and organize project demonstrations and site visits.
What they ask for
- 10+ years in Western water policy, natural resources policy, or federal government relations.
- Thorough knowledge of DOI and Reclamation operations, programs, authorities, and funding vehicles.
- Demonstrated command of Western water law and policy, with a track record of developing projects and securing federal funding.
- Current relationships across DOI, Congressional natural resources and appropriations committees, and the Western water community.
Nice to have
- Working familiarity with the federal environmental compliance landscape.
- Hydrology, engineering, or water resources background.
Pay
USD 150,000–175,000 per year (base salary)
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