Strategic Operations Coordinator – Water, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Energy Solutions

RTI International

Strategic Operations Coordinator at RTI International focusing on impactful environmental projects. Overseeing operations across a large team and diverse project portfolio.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic force multiplier, orchestrating operational governance across a 70+ person team
Act as the primary operational liaison for the Senior Director
Resolve cross-functional obstacles across the WARES Center independently
Shepherd sub-domain business strategies and drive strategic growth synthesis
Ensure that WARES remains agile, resource-aligned, and positioned for continued growth and expansion
Support the sub-domain business strategies by establishing deadlines and KPIs
Facilitate achievement of staff DPR targets
Assist in organizing Leadership Team meetings
Maintain cultural alignment for staff who may move to new reporting lines
Partner with technical teams to track business development pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD
At least five years of technical experience in water, agriculture, natural resources or energy
Demonstrated experience managing complex portfolios with at least 30+ active projects, preferably within an international development, environmental, or research-intensive organization
Proven track record of translating high-level organizational visions into actionable roadmaps, including the definition of KPIs and the management of multi-year strategies
Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex labor allocation systems (e.g., utilization targets)
Experience managing interdisciplinary projects or teams
Experience tracking and managing large-scale business development pipelines
Exceptional interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Generous paid time off policy
Merit based annual increases
Bonus opportunities
Robust recognition program
Health insurance plans (including dental and life)
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Retirement savings program (401k)
Paid parental leave for all parents
Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
Employee assistance program
Wellness programs to support a healthy work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio managementproject managementKPI definitionlabor allocation systemsbusiness development pipelinestrategic growth synthesisoperational governancecross-functional collaborationresource alignmentagility in operations

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillscommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam collaborationcultural alignmentfacilitationstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD