Director of Federal Water Development & Policy

Rainmaker Technology Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker Technology Corporation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Water Development to own engagement with the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation. You will build programs, partnerships, and funding pathways to advance precipitation enhancement in basins managed by Reclamation.

You will manage relationships with congressional committees, coordinate with state partners, and guide regulatory and funding strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Western water policy, natural resources policy, or federal government relations.
• Thorough working knowledge of how DOI and Reclamation operate nationally and regionally.
• Deep understanding of Reclamation programs, authorities, and funding vehicles.
• Experience building projects and securing federal funding; familiarity with grants, cooperative agreements, cost-share, appropriations and authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Interior & Reclamation Engagement: Own Rainmaker’s relationship with DOI and Reclamation end to end, including the Commissioner’s office and policy offices.
• Program Development & Funding: Identify and secure Reclamation authorities and funding vehicles (WaterSMART, drought response, R&D funding) and own proposal development.
• Authorities & Legislative Strategy: Maintain governance of the statutory landscape, develop proposals, and pursue new authorities as needed.
• Congressional Engagement: Manage relationships with House Natural Resources and Senate ENR Committees and Energy/Water subcommittees; prepare briefing materials.
• State & Federal Alignment: Collaborate with Rainmaker’s State Government Affairs team to align federal authorities with state basins.
• Reclamation Regional Engagement: Build relationships with regional offices where projects are managed.
• Coalition & Community Building: Represent Rainmaker in Washington water policy circles; build validators and allies.
• Field Demonstrations & Site Visits: Organize visits for leadership, staff, and stakeholders to demonstrate technology in action.

Skills

Water policy

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Rainmaker Technology Corporation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Water Development to own engagement with the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation. You will build programs, partnerships, and funding pathways to advance precipitation enhancement in basins managed by Reclamation.

You will manage relationships with congressional committees, coordinate with state partners, and guide regulatory and funding strategies.