Enterprise Government Relations, State Relations Manager
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JobgetherEducation Policy
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeManager
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 4+ years of experience in a senior leadership, government relations, education policy, or related role
- Required Skills
- Cross-functional Team LeadershipAnalytical SkillsNegotiationStakeholder managementRelationship management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, public policy, or a related field preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in a senior leadership, government relations, education policy, or related role.
- Strong knowledge of education policy, state government operations, and public-sector decision-making processes.
- Experience working with state education agencies, policy initiatives, funding programs, or regulatory guidance preferred.
- Established relationships and networks with state Department of Education stakeholders preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and balance competing priorities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and interpret insights from multiple sources.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote-first environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic state relations plans that increase organizational visibility and support education-focused initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal business units, sales teams, and cross-functional partners to develop state-specific strategies and solutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with state Department of Education officials and key education policy stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary connection between internal teams and state education agencies to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Secure meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities with influential education leaders.
- Consult with state stakeholders on education priorities, challenges, policy developments, and initiatives affecting students and educators.
- Support state-level contract opportunities by providing policy insights and strategic guidance.
- Identify education policies that may impact business objectives and develop strategies to address related challenges.
- Monitor education policy trends and share relevant insights and best practices with internal teams.
- Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and partner engagements.
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