Research Manager

The Water Research Foundation (WRF)

Alexandria, VAFull-timePosted Apr 27, 2026

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Benefits

A professional and collaborative environmentCompetitive salary:The pay range for this position is $90,000 $100,000 (if calculated on an annual basis), based on location, qualifications, and experienceAn outstanding benefits package including:Health, dental, and vision plansCompanypaid life insurance along with supplemental optionsAncillary benefit programs401(k) plan with company matchPaid sick and vacation timeFlexible work arrangement and scheduling to enhance work/life balance7 more items(s)

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of knowledge and experience working in the water sector or related experience
  • A Master’s or PhD degree in civil or environmental engineering or other related fields with course and project work in drinking water, wastewater, reuse, or stormwater is required
  • Proven project management experience
  • Documented competencies in technical writing and oral presentation
  • Must work well in a group environment but also be independently driven
  • Domestic travel of 10%20% is required for conferences and meetings; occasional international travel may also be required
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
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Responsibilities

  • Research Managers (RMs) play a key role in shaping and delivering applied research across the water sector, including drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater
  • RMs are responsible for planning research, managing projects, and providing technical oversight to ensure that WRF's research programs are scientifically credible and responsive to utility needs
  • RMs are also responsible for creating, maintaining, and disseminating knowledge resources for selected research topics of critical importance to WRF subscribers and the water community
  • RMs engage subscribers and the water community to inform the research process and support the dissemination of findings
  • Develop, support, and maintain an indepth understanding of assigned research topics
  • Collaborate with industry experts on professional committees to develop research agendas, design research projects, and monitor technical progress
  • Manage projects to ensure fiscal responsibility, timeliness, and contractual compliance
  • Administer, support, and coordinate the activities of volunteer advisory committees for assigned research projects and research topics
  • Provide technical content, prepare original materials, and respond to requests for information
  • Offer an elevated level of customer service to subscribers through presentations, authorship, conference involvement, professional association activities, and interactions with media
  • Lead or support proposal development teams in response to external grantfunding opportunities
  • Support and coordinate with other units/departments in developing and implementing plans for communicating and promoting research information
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