> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2516042-associate-infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2516042-associate-infrastructure). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate, Infrastructure - **Company:** ICMA - **Location:** Sacramento, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $102,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://icma.org/page/apply-voluntary-credentialing-program ## About the Role * Project managers at heart. You are a self-starter who can juggle multiple priorities, stay organized, and keep projects on track in a remote environment. You have a bias to action and take pride in being an implementer. * Strong communicators. You excel in verbal, written, and visual communication. You make technical or complex concepts accessible and engaging. * Change catalysts. You recognize that true change requires culture shifts, capacity-building, and empowerment-in addition to better processes. You build trust and momentum, bringing stakeholders along with you. * Adaptable. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every project is unique, and we often have to dive in and learn quickly. * Collaborative. You care for your colleagues and are quick to pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback. * Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day. Qualifications · Bachelor's degree required. Equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of formal education. · Three or more years of experience delivering public infrastructure projects or closely related work. This may include experience in public sector procurement, public works or infrastructure, government finance and operations, or consulting. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), visual collaboration tools (Canva, Zoom) and comfort with other technology tools. · Willingness and ability to travel at least 7-10 times per year. · Strong organizational and time-management skills. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate group work and collaborate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders. · Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision. ## Description We're seeking an Associate to drive the design and execution of projects helping local governments better deliver priority public infrastructure. PPG's Infrastructure Team helps hundreds of local governments nationwide deliver public infrastructure projects responsively, efficiently, and effectively for all residents. The team provides hands-on support to priority projects, runs workshops, provides training and coaching, and produces off-the-shelf templates and playbooks for governments. The Associate will report to a Project Leader on the Infrastructure Team. At PPG, Associates drive the day-to-day delivery of programmatic projects, working closely with Project Leaders and Assistant Directors to turn strategy into action. This can include multiple and fractional projects across teams. They facilitate meetings with government partners, design and produce project materials, deliver trainings and coaching, and draft key deliverables and reports. Associates may work on one in-depth project or contribute across several shorter-term or fractional engagements, depending on portfolio needs. Responsibilities Project Design & Implementation * Support project scoping and qualitative/quantitative research through activities such as interviews, surveys, process mapping, and policy reviews. * Develop realistic and high-impact projects, informed by data and a clear theory of change. * Design, draft, and implement day-to-day project deliverables, such as: o Procurement solicitations o Work plans o Streamlined policy and procedure documents o Research reports or memos o Engaging training and case study materials o Effective public-facing communications o Project impact reports * Lead day-to-day project management, implementation, and change management activities, such as: o Meetings and workshops with government and nonprofit stakeholders to align priorities, implement project work, and address challenges. o Coaching and advisory support to government partners to diagnose the root causes of challenges, offer feedback from outside perspectives, and help participants adopt changes. o Internal and external project check-ins and strategy reviews. Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership * Build strong relationships with government leaders and nonprofit partners. * Contribute to the development of public-facing tools, templates, and publications that share best practices and innovations in public sector operational excellence. * Work collaboratively with PPG colleagues on cross-cutting initiatives, contributing to a team-based culture that advances PPG's mission and navigates complex stakeholder dynamics. Organizational Growth & Strategy * Provide input to internal operational improvement initiatives. * Support efforts to expand and refine PPG's offerings and impact. * Support funder reporting and contribute to fundraising efforts by helping to design and scope new projects and identifying data and evidence that presents PPG's impact. * Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work, and proactively networking to form partnerships that support PPG's goals. Who You Are We're looking for candidates who are: * Analytic solution builders. You can break down complex problems. 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