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Executive Director - National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI)

Job Type: Government

Job Rank: Business Manager

Job Institution: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

The National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) is seeking an experienced business manager with extensive water industry expertise to serve as its Executive Director (ED). The NAWI ED will lead a world-class team of academic and industry partners in their mission to examine the critical technical barriers and research needed to radically lower the cost, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy of desalination.

The ED has ultimate responsibility for NAWI's management and day-to-day operations and is the principal externally-facing spokesperson for the organization, representing 420+ alliance members. Working closely with the Department of Energy, the ED ensures that NAWI's mission and vision are met and that all stakeholders' interests are fairly represented. The NAWI program is funded through 2029, and we anticipate that the Executive Director role will be full-time through at least 2028.

What You Will Do:

• Establish and maintain close partnerships with the DOE and other stakeholders.
• Oversee all of NAWI's activities and manage day-to-day operations.
• Support senior-level management team members in hiring and performance management.
• Oversee program messaging and communications through various media channels.
• Ensure program quality and organizational stability through the development and implementation of standards of control, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend yearly budget for approval and manage NAWI's resources within budget guidelines.
• Oversee fiscal activities including budgeting, accounting, and DOE reporting.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives and drive the implementation of research & development programs focused on advanced water treatment technologies.

What is Required:

• A minimum of 15 years' experience in management roles in water treatment technology development, federal research administration, and business administration.
• An advanced degree in relevant disciplines is desirable.
• Familiarity with water treatment processes and technologies, water regulatory policy and law, and global trends in water resource development.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with experience in national marketing and public relations campaigns.
• Critical competence in business strategy, technology development, and motivational leadership.

Notes:

This is a full-time, 3-year term appointment, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory job performance and availability of funds.

The salary range for this position is between $189,420 to $319,632 per year, with a targeted range of $213,072 to $260,436 per year depending on candidates' skills and experience.

This position may be subject to a background check. Convictions will be evaluated to determine relevance to the position.

Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery and inclusion.