Senior Technical Advisor – Rural & Community Economic Development
Vander Weele Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Analyze program data to identify barriers to community success and ensure that Community Economic Development (CED) and Rural Community Development (RCD) initiatives are resulting in sustainable job growth and long-term economic stability.
- Provide technical assistance to grant recipients, helping them navigate the complex logistics of rural water and wastewater management and the strategic planning required to launch and maintain community-based businesses.
- Conduct policy and program research, evaluation studies, and performance measurements.
- Assist in reviewing active grants and conducting risk assessments to determine who should be monitored.
- Provide policy development support and assist in obtaining OMB clearance for certain documents.
- Provide expert guidance in Community Economic Development (CED) or Rural Community Development (RCD) as required.
- Ensure every technical solution leads to long-term community independence, from helping a rural town launch a sustainable small business to solving the complex engineering hurdles of delivering clean water to remote populations.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 3 years conducting policy and program research, data analysis, evaluation studies, or providing technical assistance to clients.
- At least 1 year in a senior management position or administration of policy/program assessments and evaluation design.
- Proven experience in rural infrastructure project management or economic development consulting.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Social Work, Public Policy, Finance, etc.); Master’s degree preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysispolicy researchevaluation studiesperformance measurementrisk assessmenttechnical assistanceproject managementstrategic planninggrant managementcommunity development
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcollaborationorganizational skillsadvisory skillsnegotiationcritical thinkinginterpersonal skills