Vice President, State Assessments

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

📋 Description

• Lead a specialized and selective team of direct reports, which includes psychometricians, learning analytics experts, and assessment development managers.

• Facilitate regular project milestones, research validation, and roadmap alignment meetings with the development team.

• Supervise the professional development, contributions to industry research, and continuous learning of all team members.

• Assist in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of technical talent in the areas of educational measurement, data science, and learning analytics.

• Collaborate with the sales organization to engage with current and prospective school district leaders, showcasing the value of Savvas assessment programs and the importance of valid, reliable data in mathematics and literacy.

• Strive to build enduring relationships with key customer accounts to enhance renewal rates for the Savvas Momentum Assessment Suite.

• Achieve specific quarterly and annual sales objectives for the assessment portfolio while providing accurate revenue forecasts and market opportunity analyses to executive leadership.

• Spearhead strategic planning for new business acquisitions; consistently evaluate and analyze assessment usage, reporting data, and market trends.

• Ensure product adoption, effectiveness, and overall growth targets are realized across the division.

• Work in conjunction with product marketing to create impactful promotional materials that emphasize key features, such as user-friendly educator reports, targeted instructional recommendations, and the integrated Concept Library.

• Develop innovative marketing strategies for specific product lines, including Momentum Math (K-8, Algebra I, and Algebra Readiness), Momentum Literacy (K-8 Reading and ELA), and the Momentum Dyslexia Screener (Grades K-3).

• Present technical data, psychometric validity, customer requirements, and product roadmaps during Savvas executive meetings.

• Represent the K-12 Assessment division in senior leadership team meetings to align assessment features with core programs like enVision® Mathematics, Experience Math®, myView® Literacy, and myPerspectives® English Language Arts.

• Advocate for assessment products and cross-selling data strategies internally across various business segments.

• Conduct internal seminars, workshops, and training sessions to enhance the field sales force's comprehension of data-driven instructional recommendations and personalized student support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

• At least 12+ years of experience in K-12 education technology, assessment development, or assessment product management.

• Previous experience in designing, implementing, or selling K-12 assessment solutions, diagnostic platforms, or screening tools within the education sector.

• Proficiency in managing P&L, development budgets, and intricate technical research lifecycles.

• In-depth knowledge of Savvas company programs and services, particularly digital deployment via the Savvas Realize® platform, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.