Water Consulting Senior Associate

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by West Water Research. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from West Water Research West Water Research seeks a Water Consulting Senior Associate to support and manage water market analysis, economic research, and financial consulting projects in Austin, TX. Reporting to the Texas Regional Director, this role involves researching water rights trading activity, providing data-driven insights, and supporting valuation and transaction advisory projects. It’s an ideal opportunity for early-career professionals to build expertise in water markets and resource economics. What You DoWater Supply Planning and Acquisition: Conduct and lead water supply studies to evaluate and recommend acquisition strategies. Originate, negotiate, and execute water rights transactions for clients. Water Market Research: Manage projects analyzing water rights trading in Texas. Track market dynamics, trading trends, and regulatory processes, producing detailed reports. Build relationships with industry stakeholders and contribute to water market intelligence. Water Asset Valuation: Deliver valuations, financial analyses, and economic reports on water assets. Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring quality and precision. Water Rights Consulting: Advise a diverse client base, including municipalities, utilities, developers, and investors, on water rights issues. Manage consulting projects, ensuring timely and actionable deliverables. What You Have Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Economics, Finance, Agricultural, Natural Resources, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. Experience with water rights or resource management (8+ years preferred) in Texas. Experience in project management and budget management in a consulting position or in a similar role. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and financial analysis. Expertise in economic, statistical, or financial modeling. Consulting experience and proven ability to manage teams and projects. Proven success in delivering client-facing consulting projects, including managing client relationships and ensuring deliverables meet high standards of quality. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis. Familiarity with economic impacts of regulatory and environmental policies, especially in the context of resource allocation. Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. Compensation