Director of Strategy & Administration

About the role

The Director of Strategy and Administration will manage various aspects of Alliance Water’s daily operational functions, logistics, and support staff to ensure efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment. The position has no direct reports but will manage several consultants. It is a remote role with the ability to meet in person periodically in the Austin–San Antonio corridor and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee operating and capital budgets and routine financial reports.
• Develop policies and ensure adherence to legal mandates.
• Coordinate human resources and procurement.
• Act as an administrative advisor to the Executive Director.
• Perform strategic planning.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors, Technical Committee, and Administrative Committee and present updates as needed.
• Exercise oversight authority and broad discretionary judgment to manage functions and resources to achieve Alliance Water’s goals.
• Develop strategic partnerships with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations and serve as a key representative for Alliance Water.
• Learn technical aspects of Alliance Water’s business and organization.
• Cross‑train with the Executive Director and Director of Operations so duties can be covered if any position is absent.
• Maintain professional knowledge through seminars, professional publications, and professional organizations.
• Coordinate and support periodic updates to sponsors and external organizations, including at public meetings, on various programs, projects, and activities.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings of these groups, including occasional night meetings.
• Perform other routine and/or specialized duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with some or all of the essential job functions.
• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• An engineering bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in the management or administration of an organization or company is acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s in management or administration.
• Extensive knowledge of personal computers and high proficiency in the use of Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related software programs.
• Must be a motivated individual who can work independently.
• Ability to learn basic technical aspects of water treatment & delivery, as well as all organizational administrative functions.
• Professional, people‑oriented, detail‑oriented; able to multi‑task; able to clearly communicate ideas and information orally and in writing.
• Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 6 months, and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of public utility general operations.
• Knowledge of Texas laws that impact public utilities.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software; ability to learn technical aspects of water treatment and delivery; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits through the Texas County & District Retirement System

Schedule

Remote position with the ability to meet in person periodically in the Austin–San Antonio corridor.