Water Association CEO & Strategic Policy Leader

The Association of Metropolitan Water; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies seeks a Chief Executive Officer to serve as the senior executive and principal staff leader, accountable to the Board of Directors through the Board President. This Washington-based nonprofit association leads strategic, policy, operational, financial, membership, and organizational functions for publicly owned metropolitan drinking water systems.

The CEO will advance federal advocacy, ensuring member perspectives are represented before Congress and

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior executive and principal staff leader accountable to the Board via the Board President.
• Lead strategic, policy, operational, financial, and membership activities for publicly owned metropolitan drinking water systems.
• Advance federal advocacy, representing member perspectives before Congress and federal agencies.
• Strengthen internal operations, improve member engagement, and lead a capable professional staff.
• Provide an external voice with policymakers, media, peer organizations, and stakeholders.
• Oversee staff, systems, technology, programs, events, and business processes with disciplined financial stewardship.

Job description

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies seeks a Chief Executive Officer to serve as the senior executive and principal staff leader, accountable to the Board of Directors through the Board President. This Washington-based nonprofit association leads strategic, policy, operational, financial, membership, and organizational functions for publicly owned metropolitan drinking water systems.

The CEO will advance federal advocacy, ensuring member perspectives are represented before Congress and