Associate VP, State Markets Operations and Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise the maintenance, optimization, and potential expansion of state dashboard tools that centralize data collection and reporting across all 50 states.

• Ensure that state-level data is accessible, accurate, and actionable for stakeholders within the organization.

• Identify and analyze changing state-level trends and evaluate their impacts on business operations.

• Lead discussions regarding strategic changes in response to regulatory or market developments.

• Collaborate with Assessment, Adoptions/Bids and Proposals, Educator Success, Marketing, Sales, Assessment Insights, Research, and State Solutions teams.

• Gather, display, and leverage state-level data within Curriculum Associates tools and processes.

• Create and present customized resources, regular reports, and interactive dashboards.

• Foster a high-performance, high-quality culture alongside the Vice President of Policy and Engagement.

• Conduct retrospectives and process evaluations while implementing best practices for continuous improvement.

• Promote collaboration and alignment among teams to ensure efficient execution of state strategies.

• Manage dependencies, risks, and issues related to state strategies and facilitate resolutions.

• Provide guidance to the Vice President of Policy and Engagement on team management matters and lead the government relations function as required.

• Oversee special cross-functional projects and other assigned responsibilities.

• Synthesize regional and national policy and market trends to identify potential threats and opportunities.

• Collect and evaluate research and data to develop policy/business cases, policy proposals, and external communication materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in successfully managing cross-functional edtech/digital and/or assessment programs.

• In-depth knowledge of the state assessment and instructional materials market, the K-12 education landscape, the edtech market, and current curriculum and assessment trends.

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, showcasing teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

• Capability to manage ambiguity to define end goals, key results, and a clear path forward.

• Expertise in using and developing Smartsheet and other similar project management tools for collaboration (e.g., Sharepoint).

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication abilities.

• Proven decision-making capabilities, ownership, and accountability.

• Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable next steps for cross-functional audiences, including strategic recommendations, business cases, and policy proposals.

• Experience providing strategic or management support to senior leadership is preferred.

• Proficient in Salesforce.com and the complete Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with state education policy, requirements, departments of education, and national trends in K-12 education.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Experience in product management is preferred.

• An MBA or MA in a relevant field is preferred.

• Experience with digital assessment and curricular products is preferred.

• Background in EdTech and publishing is preferred.

• Familiarity with Curriculum Associates products and services is preferred.

• Understanding of high-stakes assessment use cases is preferred.

• Travel up to 30% may be required, dependent on business needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for the company bonus plan.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Basic life insurance.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Flexible vacation and sick leave policy.

• Twelve paid holidays.

• Winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.

• Additional perks and benefits.