Regional Planning Program Manager

Job overview

The Regional Planning Program Manager role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The position supports the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Department of Community and Economic Services and regional planning priorities. The manager leads analyses, studies, and strategic initiatives related to land use, demographics, forecasting, and economic development. The role coordinates with member jurisdictions, committees, staff, and regional partners to inform decisions and support implementation across the Washington metropolitan region.

What you'll do

• Lead regional trend analysis and reporting
• oversee the Cooperative Forecasting Program
• prepare forecasting and economic analysis documents
• manage updates to Regional Activity Centers
• manage the Regional Economic Monitoring System report and dashboard
• coordinate land use, housing, and economic development initiatives
• support the economic services program
• provide staff leadership to planning and forecasting committees
• coordinate with transportation staff
• manage partnerships and special projects
• supervise staff and consultants
• establish work plans, budgets, schedules, and priorities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional planning program manager

washington dc

metropolitan washington council of governments

regional planning

land use

demographics

economic development

forecasting

program management

data analysis

staff supervision

stakeholder collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and six years of relevant experience. The role supervises staff and oversees consultants.

About the employer

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development. Sector: 92.