Application Guide
How to Apply for Water Infrastructure Policy & Financial Analyst
at The Cadmus Group
🏢 About The Cadmus Group
The Cadmus Group is a mission-driven consultancy that has been pioneering sustainable change since 1995, focusing on innovative policy and strategic stakeholder engagement. They work at the intersection of environmental sustainability and public policy, making them a great fit for those who want to drive real-world impact in water infrastructure. Their remote-first culture and collaborative environment attract professionals seeking flexibility while contributing to meaningful projects.
About This Role
This role involves analyzing drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure financing, sustainability, and resilience. You will conduct data analysis, support policy initiatives, and produce guidance documents that influence federal and state water policies. As a key contributor, you'll help shape how communities invest in critical water infrastructure, making a tangible difference in public health and environmental protection.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve analyzing financial data from a municipal water utility to assess affordability, then drafting a guidance document on resilient infrastructure financing. You'll likely participate in a client call to discuss project milestones and collaborate with a team of policy analysts to refine recommendations for a federal client.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who The Cadmus Group Is Looking For
- A professional with 5+ years in environmental policy, public finance, or municipal administration, who understands the intersection of water infrastructure and financing mechanisms.
- Someone with strong analytical skills, proficient in statistical and economic methods, and experienced in using data to inform policy recommendations.
- An excellent writer who can distill complex technical and financial information into clear, actionable guidance documents, reports, and presentations.
- A strategic thinker with project management experience, capable of managing multiple analyses, ensuring client satisfaction, and facilitating cross-project collaboration.
📝 Tips for Applying to The Cadmus Group
Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with water infrastructure financing (e.g., SRF programs, rate studies, or grant management) and quantify impacts (e.g., 'analyzed $50M in infrastructure investments').
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your understanding of public financing principles (e.g., municipal bonds, state revolving funds) to Cadmus's work with EPA or state water agencies.
Showcase your ability to produce client-ready deliverables by including links to writing samples such as policy briefs, case studies, or technical reports on water or environmental topics.
Mention any experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS) and statistical methods, as the role emphasizes data-driven policy analysis.
Research Cadmus's recent water projects (e.g., EPA Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center) and reference them in your application to demonstrate genuine interest.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Emphasize your expertise in applying financial and economic methods to water policy challenges, such as cost-benefit analysis or affordability assessments.', 'Highlight your project management skills and ability to manage complex analyses while maintaining client relationships, as client satisfaction is a key job responsibility.', "Demonstrate your writing prowess by referencing specific documents you've authored (e.g., guidance documents, reports) that translated technical content for diverse audiences.", "Express enthusiasm for Cadmus's mission of sustainable change and your alignment with their values of innovation and stakeholder engagement."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Cadmus's work with the EPA Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center and recent publications on water affordability or resilience.
- → Familiarize yourself with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for water infrastructure funding.
- → Look into Cadmus's company culture through their website, LinkedIn, or employee reviews to understand their remote work practices and team dynamics.
- → Explore current challenges in US water infrastructure, such as lead service line replacement, PFAS contamination, and stormwater management, to connect your experience to pressing issues.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention water infrastructure or Cadmus's specific projects—tailor it to show you've done your homework.
- Don't overlook the financial aspect of the role; failing to highlight any finance or economics experience could make you seem underqualified.
- Avoid being overly technical without demonstrating how your analysis translates into policy recommendations—Cadmus values actionable insights.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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