Senior Director of Planning, Engagement, and Innovation

Full-Time Senior Director of Planning, Engagement, and Innovation at Omaha Inland Port Authority
Available Openings: 1
Apply By: February 27, 2026
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $120,000-$145,000
Education Level: Master's Degree

The Senior Director of Planning, Engagement, and Innovation is a senior executive responsible for advancing the Omaha Inland Port Authority’s long-range master planning framework, catalytic development strategy, and regional partnership ecosystem.

This role integrates OIPA’s Master Plan implementation, Innovation District execution, Airport Business Park strategy, and multimodal infrastructure priorities into a unified and financeable development platform.

This role ensures OIPA’s Master Plan is executable, the Innovation District is investable, and partnerships are institutionalized to support long-term economic growth.

Responsibilities

Master Plan Leadership

- Lead implementation of OIPA’s comprehensive master plan.

- Coordinate land use, infrastructure sequencing, and capital alignment.

- Oversee planning consultants and technical teams.


Innovation District Development

- Advance development strategy for the Innovation District.

- Structure public-private partnerships and capital stack strategies.

- Align workforce, entrepreneurship, and industry clustering initiatives.


Strategic Partnerships & Engagement

- Design stakeholder engagement framework including CAC coordination.

- Serve as liaison to city, state, federal, and private partners.

- Ensure community-informed planning and transparent execution.


Executive Leadership

- Advise Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.

- Develop performance dashboards and implementation benchmarks.

- Support funding, grant, and policy strategy alignment.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree preferred in Planning, Public Administration, or related field.

- 6+ years senior leadership experience in planning, infrastructure, or economic development.

- Demonstrated success in large-scale master plan implementation.

Omaha Inland Port Authority

Contact: Myah Lanoux
Phone 402-733-2232
4411 Florence Blvd.
Unit 001
Omaha, Nebraska, NE 68110
US

Apply Today!

To submit your resume, email myah.lanoux@omahaipa.com

The Omaha Inland Port Authority is an equal opportunity employer.