Research Program Manager – Water Treatment

Date Published

JUL 29, 2022

Advance the science of water to improve the quality of life for communities around the globe by joining The Water Research Foundation (WRF) team!  WRF is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water to meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector.

WRF is seeking a full-time Research Program Manager focusing on water treatment related to drinking water and reuse at our Alexandria, VA or Denver, CO office.  The Research Program Manager is accountable for planning research, managing projects, and providing technical oversight to ensure that WRF's research program is scientifically credible and responsive to utility needs. The position is also accountable for creating, maintaining, and disseminating knowledge resources on selected topics of critical importance to water utilities and the water community.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of specific water treatment related topics
• Collaborate with industry experts on professional committees to develop research agendas, design research projects, and monitor technical progress
• Manage projects to ensure fiscal responsibility, timeliness, and contractual compliance
• Manage and coordinate the activities of volunteer advisory committees for assigned research projects and research topics
• Provide technical content, prepare original materials, and respond to requests for information
• Provide an elevated level of customer service to subscribers through presentations, authorship, conference involvement, professional association membership, and interactions with media
• Lead or support proposal development teams in response to external grant funding opportunities

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of water treatment process experience, pertaining to utility use
• Documented competencies in technical writing, oral presentation, and group facilitation
• Experience working with volunteers and/or committees
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with course and project work in water treatment is required
• Masters or PhD in relevant field with practical work experience across the water sector on water treatment is preferred
• Domestic travel of 10 - 20% is required for conferences and meetings, and occasional international travel may also be required

WRF Benefits

• A casual, professional, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary:
  • The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 (if calculated on an annual basis), based on qualifications and experience
• An outstanding benefit package including:
  • Health, dental and vision plans
  • Company paid life insurance along with supplemental options
  • Ancillary benefit programs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid sick and vacation time
  • Hybrid flexible work arrangement and scheduling to enhance work/life balance

To Apply

Please send cover letter, resume and salary range expectations to jobs@waterrf.org and use the subject line:  Research Program Manager - Water Treatment .

WRF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

No immigration or relocation assistance is available for this position.

Information

• Location: Alexandria, United States

Industry experience

Education: PhD

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Chemical Treatment
• Research
• Water treatment
• water treatment