Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) is a cross-sector alliance of leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia committed to championing the region's economic growth and prosperity. The Partnership seeks a Director of Regional Mobility & Infrastructure (RMI) to lead our RMI team's initiatives advancing high-quality transportation systems and infrastructure investments in the metro region stretching from Baltimore to Richmond.
The Director of RMI will lead the development of actionable research supporting strategic transportation and infrastructure investments. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented communicator, strategic thinker, and effective team leader with experience and interest in urban planning, transportation, and infrastructure projects that bolster economic competitiveness. Candidates should expect to join a small team of hard-working and passionate professionals and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This is a hands-on and critical position within the Partnership that reports to the Senior Vice President, Policy & Initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the Partnership's RMI team and staff to support transportation and infrastructure-related projects and engagement, including those detailed in the Blueprint for Regional Mobility and infrastructure pillar of the Regional Blueprint for Inclusive Growth ;
Build relationships with regional transportation stakeholders and thought leaders, including public officials, advocates, and policy experts, and manage the RMI Advisory Committee of the Partnership's Board of Directors;
Prepare and manage action-oriented research, reports, and publications on regional transportation and infrastructure challenges and opportunities;
Guide and edit the production of transportation- and infrastructure-related external communications (blogs, social media, email updates, and website content);
Prepare data-driven briefings and materials for senior leadership in advance of meetings and events with public officials, business leaders, and other stakeholders;
Manage advocacy coalitions and lead events with transportation and infrastructure thought leaders to inform and advance projects and initiative-wide efforts;
Monitor and analyze local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory activity relevant to the Partnership's transportation policy efforts; and,
Assist with other responsibilities as needed.
What We Value
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in transportation-, infrastructure-, or urban planning-related work in a governmental, think tank, corporate, association, or similar setting;
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work well on a small team;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to turn complex information into compelling narratives and visualizations;
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment with an ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and drive measurable progress against organizational goals and objectives;
Familiarity with the super-region covered by the Partnership, including state and local political dynamics and institutions in Maryland, Virginia and/or the District of Columbia; and,
Political or legislative experience, or other experience in the use of research and analysis for narrative building and advocacy and demonstrated ability to develop relationships with senior business leaders and public officials.
The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 per year.
Who We Are
The Partnership is a nonprofit alliance of influential and leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Together, we identify shared challenges and leverage our collective experience, resources and assets to offer solutions in the areas of skills and talent, regional mobility, infrastructure and inclusive economic growth. Our vision is to make the entire region, from Baltimore to Richmond, vibrant, economically competitive, prosperous - uplifting it as the best place to live, work and build a business. The Partnership is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our office is in Washington, DC, just south of Dupont Circle and is Metro-accessible.
What We Offer
We offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the needs of our full-time team members:
Working in a hybrid work environment, in the office three days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays (subject to change in number of days and days of the week)
Robust time off plan - 15 days PTO
Eleven paid holidays
Summer half-day Fridays
One week holiday break
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 90% for employees, up to 50% for dependents
401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match, starting on your first day of employment
Professional development stipend up to $800 per year
Monthly cell phone stipend of $60 per month
Monthly transportation stipend of $60 per month (effective July 1)
To Apply
If you are interested in joining the team at the Partnership, please submit your resume to with "Director of Regional Mobility & Infrastructure" in the subject line.
At Greater Washington Partnership we are committed to accepting differences. We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. The Partnership is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected generic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. While we are currently unable to consider candidates that require visa sponsorship, we welcome candidates eligible to work in the United States.