Associate VP, State Markets Operations and Strategy

Oversee the maintenance, optimization, and potential expansion of state dashboard tools that centralizes data collection and reporting processes for tracking state-specific assessment, policy, and instructional material requirements across all 50 states. Ensure that the data is accessible, accurate, and actionable for stakeholders across the organization

Identify and analyze evolving trends in state-level data, assess potential impacts on business operations, and lead discussions on strategic adjustments needed across the company to stay ahead of regulatory or market changes

Partner with cross functional teams such as Assessment, Adoptions/Bids and Proposals, Educator Success, Marketing, Sales, Assessment Insights, Research and State Solutions to collect, display, and utilize state-level data effectively and in CA tools and processes, including in urgent and emerging opportunities as well as ongoing use of dashboards and tools

Produce and deliver tailored resources, recurring reports, and interactive dashboards to key internal stakeholders, empowering them to take informed actions based on up-to-date state data and insights

With the Vice President, cultivate a high-performance, high-quality culture focused on precision, measurable results, relevance, and continuous growth. Inspire teammates to deliver excellence in all aspects of the role

Lead retrospectives and process evaluations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Implement best practices and efficiencies to enhance team productivity and execution

Foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment between teams and efficient execution of state strategies

Proactively manage dependencies related to state strategies, identifying risks and issues, and working across teams to drive resolutions and ensure timely closure

Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President, Policy and Engagement, providing counsel on team management issues and helping lead the government relations function on the VP's behalf as needed

Lead special projects and other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Policy and Engagement, often requiring rapid turnaround across shifting priorities

Synthesize information across Regional Vice President portfolios and national policy and market trends, including to proactively identify emerging threats and opportunities; independently gather and vet supporting research and data, and develop policy and business cases, policy proposals, and external communications materials to advance the company's position

Possesses deep knowledge of the state assessment and instructional materials market, the K-12 education landscape, edtech market, and current curriculum and assessment trends

Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence

Ability to manage ambiguity to determine end goals, key results, and path forward

Expert in the use and development of Smartsheet and other similar project management tools for collaboration (e.g., Sharepoint)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Effective communication skills – ensuring clear understanding and exchange of information

Observe and absorb information communicated through relevant materials such as meetings, memos, and so on

Effective decision-making capability, ownership, and accountability

Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable next steps for cross-functional audiences, including in strategic recommendations, business cases, and policy proposals

Experience providing strategic or management support to senior leadership (e.g., in a deputy or chief-of-staff capacity) preferred

Proficient with Programs and Applications such as SalesForce.com and the entire Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor’s Degree

5-10 years of equivalent experience of successful management of cross-functional edtech/digital and/or assessment programs

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

PMP

Experience with product management

MBA or MA in relevant field

Experience working with digital assessment and curricular products

Experience in EdTech and publishing

Familiarity with Curriculum Associate products and services

Familiarity with high stakes assessment use cases, such as literacy screening, reading guarantees, promotion-retention, and gifted and talented identification

Travel : Travel up to 30% may be required, subject to business need.