Senior Program Director, State Chief Liaison

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

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture relationships with state-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Boards of Education, and Deputy Commissioners.

• Provide advice on emerging policy trends and accountability changes that affect assessment and readiness programs.

• Act as ACT’s policy representative in executive-level discussions, ensuring alignment of ACT solutions with state objectives.

• Influence and shape RFP executive summaries and model frameworks to mirror policy priorities.

• Deliver strategic insights regarding shifts in state education policy and their impact on ACT’s offerings.

• Collaborate with the Government Relations (GR) team to maintain cohesive messaging while avoiding overlapping lobbying efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience within the education sector.

• Background in a leadership position at a State Department of Education, a State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) agency, or a State Department of Labor, such as Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Chief of Staff, State Director, or comparable executive leadership roles.

• Proven capability to engage and influence senior state officials effectively.

• In-depth knowledge of state education policy, accountability frameworks, and governance systems.

• Demonstrated experience in translating intricate policy environments into strategic actions for the organization.

• Exceptional communication abilities, particularly in executive-level contexts.

• Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 30%) and manage executive relationships across various states.

• Capability to acquire and utilize extensive knowledge of ACT’s products and services, including their collective application to provide solutions for state clients.

• Proven ability to engage and influence key state executives.

• Proficiency in gathering and leveraging competitive intelligence to devise strategies that promote and/or safeguard ACT’s interests.

• Ability to work effectively and establish relationships with individuals within the organization.

• Strong communication skills, including the capability to convey information effectively at all organizational levels, as well as outstanding presentation skills.

• Strong analytical skills with the capacity to identify logical solutions to complex issues.

• Ability to set objectives and priorities and see them through to completion.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance

• Medical coverage

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible health and dependent spending accounts

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off