Director of International Development
TLDR
Build federal programs, partnerships, and funding pathways that pair precipitation enhancement technology with partner nations’ water security needs.
Rainmaker is pioneering a modern precipitation enhancement cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, and numerical weather modeling to make water abundant.
As Rainmaker’s Director of International Development, you will be the bridge between Rainmaker’s International Team and the U.S. federal government. You will own our engagement with the Department of State by building the programs, partnerships, and funding pathways that pair American precipitation enhancement technology with the water security needs of partner nations.
Water scarcity is a geopolitical problem before it is a technical one. Rainmaker’s goal is to make American cloud seeding the technology partner nations turn to, and this role is how we get there in Washington.
This position is based in Washington, DC and works as an embedded member of the International Team.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in foreign policy, international affairs, or international government relations, including time in the Department of State, the National Security Council, a Congressional foreign policy or foreign operations role, a development or export finance institution, an international organization, or the international affairs function of a comparable company.
Demonstrated command of geopolitics and how technology, resources, and strategic competition intersect, with the judgment to make that case credibly to both policymakers and commercial partners.
Working fluency in the emerging technology policy landscape, including autonomous systems, export controls, technology transfer, and the way emerging technologies are negotiated in bilateral and multilateral settings.
Track record of developing international programs and securing government funding for them, including familiarity with foreign assistance appropriations and the mechanics of federal grant and cooperative agreement processes.
Current relationships across the State Department, the Congressional foreign policy committees, and the Washington international affairs community.
Experience working directly with foreign government counterparts, embassies, and international partners, with the cultural and protocol judgment that requires.
Familiarity with the compliance landscape governing international engagement, such as FARA, LDA, ITAR/EAR, FCPA, and sanctions regimes.
Ability to operate as both a strategist and a hands-on operator in a fast-paced startup environment, comfortable building a function from the ground up.
Bachelor’s degree required. Foreign language proficiency and active or recent security clearance eligibility are a bonus.
Must be based in DC with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for Hill engagement, agency meetings, partner-country visits, coalition work, and project site demonstrations.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid parental leave for both parents
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO
Stock Options
Significant stock options with high potential upside as an early-stage company
Rainmaker Technology Corporation develops innovative cloud seeding systems that address water scarcity and weather challenges for state governments and public entities. Our advanced technologies, including radar validation and weather-resistant UAS, enable effective precipitation enhancement, fostering partnerships to ensure sustainable water resource management.