Director – Incubation and Trends

Enterprise Community Partners

Director advancing land use, zoning, and geospatial housing solutions at Enterprise, a national nonprofit expanding affordable homes and community development.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeWashington, DC • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Ohio, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land use and zoning reform, with a strong focus on data analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in utilizing geospatial datasets and software to inform housing and community development strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Land Use And Zoning ExpertiseArcGIS ProficiencyData Analysis Using R Or PythonProject Management And Team LeadershipTechnical Assistance And Consulting Experience

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Hard Skills

Geospatial Data AnalysisQuantitative And Qualitative AnalysisParcel Prioritization MethodologiesLand Use Policy EvaluationScenario PlanningSpatial Analyst ToolboxFeature Class ManipulationMarket Study OversightZoning Tools ApplicationHousing Supply Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving InitiativeRelationship BuildingStaff Development And Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS OnlineCensus DataPUMSCoStarData Mapping Software

Industry Keywords

Local Government PlanningCommunity DevelopmentHousing Supply ChallengesZoning ReformEquity And Resilience Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of projects and staff within the Incubation and Trends practice area, focused on land use and zoning reform
Serve as a subject matter expert on land use and zoning and emerging trends
Develop and refine strategy, goals, priorities, services, and approaches for the land use and zoning body of work
Identify, cultivate, and respond to business development opportunities from public, private, and philanthropic partners
Provide advisory services to advance place-based solutions with local governments selected under the Land Use Network
Supervise 2–4 staff members
Lead collection, integration, and analysis of large-scale geospatial datasets
Lead development and application of parcel prioritization methodologies for affordable housing sites
Use data and mapping software to demonstrate impacts of zoning actions, needs, and opportunities
Oversee market studies using Census, PUMS, CoStar, and other data sources
Oversee spatial analysts using shared databases, ArcGIS Online, and other processes
Lead projects using land use and zoning tools to unlock housing supply at transit corridor, neighborhood, and city-wide scales
Lead and manage technical assistance engagements and other projects, including scoping, budgeting, team selection and management, product review, and quality alignment with Enterprise’s mission and partners’ needs
Leverage data and software platforms to address housing and community development challenges
Serve as a team member on technical assistance assignments and other projects
Build and maintain relationships with clients, funders, subcontractors, partner organizations, and Enterprise teams
Review and provide feedback on work products and approaches to support staff development, quality control, and performance management
Inform development or refinement of Advisors’ business strategy, policies, and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel to out-of-town work assignments and team meetings as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

An undergraduate degree is required; graduate degree in a related field preferred
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience required
Five (5) years’ experience managing staff and teams, and supporting professional development and growth
Experience working for a local government planning office/department at the city or county level preferred
Proficiency with ArcGIS or equivalent software preferred
ArcGIS users should be familiar with the spatial analyst toolbox, spatial statistic methods, and feature class manipulation
Proficiency with data analysis software such as R or Python preferred
Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses preferred
Experience working with or delivering technical assistance/consulting services to local governments
Direct tangible experience working with local governments and/or community partners on land use and zoning
Excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex activities and responsibilities while meeting deadlines
Demonstrated initiative and ability to proactively identify needs and solve problems
Experience cultivating effective working relationships with diverse partners and clients
Demonstrated deep understanding of challenges and opportunities facing local governments on housing supply, land use and zoning, technology, and other market trends
Experience evaluating and designing land use policies integrating equity, resilience, and development strategies
Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with scenario planning, land use reform, and unlocking housing supply through zoning
Demonstrated experience working with partners in a planning capacity and on housing and community development efforts
Familiarity with how land use and zoning has contributed to displacement and other inequitable practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental, health, and vision care plans
Adoption and surrogacy support
Flexible work arrangements
Health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities