Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer - Municipal Government Technology

About Susterra:
We are an early-stage startup transforming public sector program evaluation and budgeting with data-driven technology. Our platform, TerraScore, empowers municipal leaders to make informed decisions by unlocking insights from government data, making it easier to prioritize projects with high social and environmental returns. If you’re passionate about public service, tech innovation, and scalable impact, we’d love to meet you!

Position Overview:
As the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, you’ll be pivotal in building our operations, refining strategy, and forming partnerships with government entities. This role is ideal for someone with a blend of government administration, public finance, and data or startup experience. Working closely with the CEO, you will shape the strategic direction of TerraScore, manage day-to-day operations, and lead initiatives that drive our growth and adoption among government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Government Expertise: Bring deep knowledge in public finance, urban planning, and program evaluation. Guide TerraScore's platform to address government budgeting needs, from project analysis to capital budgeting approval.
2. Public Policy & Legal Compliance: Ensure platform features align with public policy and legal standards, especially for government data usage and project approvals.
3. Data-Driven Strategy: Use data insights to create value for public sector decision-makers, enabling more accurate ROI analysis for projects spanning Green Infrastructure, Deep Tech, community initiatives, and more.
4. Financial and Capital Budgeting Expertise: Lead financial and capital budgeting frameworks to assess new technologies and community-led programs that lack traditional ROI metrics.
5. Strategic Vision: Collaborate with the CEO to define and implement TerraScore’s long-term strategy, integrating technical, operational, and policy priorities.
6. Fundraising and Stakeholder Relations: Develop partnerships with municipal leaders, secure funding, and grow investor interest to scale TerraScore and expand our impact.
7. Operational Leadership: Oversee platform development, data integration, and user experience to ensure seamless city manager and city council engagement.
8. Team Building and Leadership: Build a collaborative, mission-driven team with a focus on scaling impact and fostering public sector innovation.
9. Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Navigate complex governmental structures and data challenges to deliver practical, data-backed solutions.
10. Innovative Mindset: Champion innovative approaches to evaluating social and environmental programs, integrating AI and big data into actionable insights for municipal use.

Qualifications

1. Experience in Government Administration: Background in municipal or regional government operations, especially with a focus on finance, urban planning, or capital budgeting.
2. Public Policy & Law: Knowledge of public policy and government administration requirements, including experience with public-private partnerships and regulatory compliance.
3. Data and Startup Experience: Strong familiarity with data analysis and tech development, particularly within a startup or civic tech setting.
4. Public Finance Expertise: Proficiency in public finance, including capital budgeting, project prioritization, and program valuation frameworks.
5. Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience in securing funding and managing investor or stakeholder relations.
6. Leadership and Team Building: Demonstrated success in leading teams and delivering results in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
7. Collaborative and Mission-Driven: A commitment to public service and improving community outcomes through tech innovation.
8. Startup and Adaptability: Prior experience in a startup or growth-oriented organization, with a talent for adapting to changing priorities and challenges.

Why Join Us?

1. Mission-Driven: Be a part of shaping a groundbreaking solution that enhances public program ROI analysis for municipalities, fostering sustainable, fiscally responsible projects.
2. Equity Ownership: Receive a significant equity stake as a co-founder, reflecting the crucial role you’ll play in our mission and success.
3. Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a remote-friendly and flexible setup that supports work-life balance and impact-driven work.