Senior Product Strategy Lead (54028)

### **Who We Are** The [Center for Geospatial Solutions](https://cgsearth.org/) (CGS) is a self-sustaining nonprofit enterprise. Founded to help bridge the gap between policy and practice, our mission is to enable people and the planet to meet the pace of change by expanding access to new technologies that power more sustainable and equitable outcomes. We are a fully remote team of award-winning professionals with decades of applied expertise and end-to-end GIS capabilities. By embracing whole-system thinking and state-of-the-art technology, we enable partners across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to tackle complex, real-world challenges such as housing affordability, ecosystem conservation, water management, and sustainable infrastructure with greater clarity. Our work liberates and connects key information, creates nuanced pictures of complex situations, and makes land, water, and social data easier to use, understand, and act on. We use tools like satellite data and artificial intelligence to deliver insights for impact. At CGS, we believe that technology can be a tool for positive change. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that represents the communities and systems we live and work in. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity, and lived experiences, and know a more inclusive team makes us a stronger organization. ### **About the Lincoln Institute** CGS was established in 2020 at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy which seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, the Lincoln Institute integrates theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide and has office locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix, Arizona; and Beijing, China. ## **Position Overview:** The Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) is seeking a Product Strategy Lead to help identify, develop, and launch new geospatial products and services. This position will play a key role in shaping CGS’s long-term product direction as a strategic partner to CGS leadership, helping inform our long-term growth strategy through product innovation and market insights through technical knowledge to turn our expertise and project experience into products that can serve a broader audience. Reporting to the Director of Solutions, you will lead product discovery and market research, evaluate new product opportunities, define product goals and value, and guide products from initial concept through early development and launch. The role will also coordinate with external partners as needed and support efforts related to funding, marketing, and product adoption. Because CGS is still building its product portfolio, the successful candidate must be comfortable working in an evolving environment where priorities, processes, and opportunities are still taking shape. You will help establish how products are identified, developed, and brought to market within the organization. This position combines strategic planning, technology, and mission-driven work. It offers an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the future direction of CGS's products and services while supporting the organization's long-term goals. ## **What You Will Do:** **Product Strategy & Opportunity Development** - Identify and evaluate opportunities to translate CGS’s services, data assets and technical capabilities (e.g. water data, wetlands, environmental markets, and social impact) into scalable products and productized offerings. - Synthesize insights from across projects, partners, and domains to identify high-potential opportunities. - Establish dec…