About this role
Regional VP, Government Relations leads the state-level strategy and policy advocacy for Curriculum Associates, driving policy wins and business development across select states.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, manage, and implement state level strategy for RFPs/RFIs and state lists to influence RFP/RFI language
- Manage state-level lobbyists in execution of policy and advocacy goals
- Build and maintain relationships with state education leadership, legislators, boards, and associations
- Develop and deliver presentations and other public-facing materials
- Travel up to 50% for meetings and events
Technical Overview
Focus on policy design, RFP/RFI strategy, stakeholder engagement, and lobbying with remote collaboration tools; uses Salesforce, Smartsheet, Quorum and standard office tools.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior leader in government relations with deep knowledge of state and federal education policy, proven policy advocacy, and strong relationship-building with state leaders and agencies.
Must-Have Skills
Demonstrated passion and commitment for improving student learningExperience working directly with senior leadership within prior organizations and externally within stakeholder organizations.Proven history of business development and/or policy accomplishments at federalstateand/or large district level.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Deep understanding of national and state level educational assessmentscurriculumand policyStrong drive to winEffective communication skillsRelationalinterpersonaland customer-centric skillsOngoing learner
Tools & Platforms
OutlookSalesforceSmartsheetQuorumMicrosoft Office Suite
Required Skills
Demonstrated passion and commitment for improving student learningExperience working directly with senior leadership within prior organizations and externally within stakeholder organizationsProven history of business development and/or policy accomplishments at federalstateand/or large district levelDeep understanding of national and state level educational assessmentscurriculumand policyStrong drive to winEffective communication skillsOngoing learnerAble to manage ambiguityStrong organizational and time management skillsNegotiationRelationship-buildingPolicy literacy
Hard Skills
OutreachSales strategyPolicy analysisRFIsRFPsState educational policyLiaison with state department of educationPublic speakingPublic policyBudgetingSalesforceOutlookSmartsheetQuorumMicrosoft Office Suite
Soft Skills
Strategic thinkingRelationship buildingCommunicationNegotiationLeadershipPolicy literacyAmbiguity managementTime managementAdaptability
Keywords for Your Resume
Regional VPGovernment Relationspolicyeducation policystate-level strategyRFPRFIRFIsstate listslobbyistsstakeholdersoutreachsalesbusiness developmentOutlookSalesforceSmartsheetQuorumMicrosoft Office SuiteRFPspublic-facing materialsstate department of educationPolicyEducation policyState-level strategyLobbyistStakeholder managementOutreach
Deal Breakers
Lack of state-level education policy experience, No track record in policy advocacy, Inability to travel up to 50%, Poor communication with external stakeholders
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