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Savvas Learning Company is hiring a Director of Government Affairs and State Initiatives. The role involves developing and executing a state-based strategy to secure state funding, policy, and accountability measures to support the sales of Savvas products at various education levels. The director will actively engage with state education leaders, manage projects, and advocate for the company's interests at state-level meetings and events.

Highlights

Develop and execute strategies to influence state policies for product sales.
Engage with state education agency leadership, requiring extensive travel.
Launch product pilots and build strategic partnerships in select states.
Monitor state legislative developments and provide updates to leadership.
Proven experience in government relations and cross-divisional collaboration.
Bachelor's degree required with 10 years of relevant experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Must handle multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).
Salary-based position with extensive travel requirements.

Director, Government Affairs and State Initiatives Full Description

Director, Government Affairs and State Initiatives

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

The Director of Government Affairs and State Initiatives reports to the Vice President of Government Affairs and is primarily responsible for developing, executing, and sustaining a state-based strategy that results in state funding, policy, and accountability incentives to support the sale of Savvas Outlier and Savvas CTE products at the state, district, and school level.

Primary Responsibilities

Implement government affairs strategies to influence state policies and regulations that create opportunities to increase sales of Savvas Outlier and CTE products.
Engage state education agency leadership to promote the inclusion of Savvas Outlier and CTE products as allowable expenses and fundable options in state ESSA Title IV-A and Perkins/Workforce CTE plans. This entails extensive travel.
Launch Savvas Outlier and CTE pilots in five states by building strategic partnerships with governors, key legislative leaders, state education and/or Workforce agency heads.
Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, legislators, and advocacy stakeholders at the state level and local level.
Lead cross-divisional collaboration to align government affairs initiatives with company objectives.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the state level and provide timely updates to the senior leadership team.
Manage projects related to government affairs and state initiatives, ensuring timely completion and successful outcomes.
Represent the company at state-level meetings, conferences, and events to advocate for our interests and initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop advocacy campaigns and materials to support government affairs efforts.
Track and analyze key metrics to measure the impact of government affairs initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Assist with Special Projects as assigned by the Vice President of Government Affairs.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required.
10 years of government relations experience with a focus on developing, executing, and sustaining successful multi-agency state initiatives is required.
Proven experience in planning and managing activities that help the organization achieve its goals by coordinating cross-divisional efforts and executing programs closely aligned with corporate strategy.
Experience in Government Affairs including local, state, and national elected and appointed officials, department of education staff, and key advocacy partners.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the proven ability to analyze complex issues within the education sector and develop effective state legislative and rulemaking strategies.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

Extensive overnight travel is required.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature of the job to be performed and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice as requested by managers or as required by business needs.

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Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify.E-Verify Know Your Rights

Notice to California Applicants: Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Savvas' California Applicant Privacy Notice.

Job Details

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SIP Eligible

Pay Type

Salary

Travel Required

Yes

Original Job Description

Director, Government Affairs and State Initiatives

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Primary Responsibilities

Implement government affairs strategies to influence state policies and regulations that create opportunities to increase sales of Savvas Outlier and CTE products.
Engage state education agency leadership to promote the inclusion of Savvas Outlier and CTE products as allowable expenses and fundable options in state ESSA Title IV-A and Perkins/Workforce CTE plans. This entails extensive travel.
Launch Savvas Outlier and CTE pilots in five states by building strategic partnerships with governors, key legislative leaders, state education and/or Workforce agency heads.
Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, legislators, and advocacy stakeholders at the state level and local level.
Lead cross-divisional collaboration to align government affairs initiatives with company objectives.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the state level and provide timely updates to the senior leadership team.
Manage projects related to government affairs and state initiatives, ensuring timely completion and successful outcomes.
Represent the company at state-level meetings, conferences, and events to advocate for our interests and initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop advocacy campaigns and materials to support government affairs efforts.
Track and analyze key metrics to measure the impact of government affairs initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Assist with Special Projects as assigned by the Vice President of Government Affairs.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required.
10 years of government relations experience with a focus on developing, executing, and sustaining successful multi-agency state initiatives is required.
Proven experience in planning and managing activities that help the organization achieve its goals by coordinating cross-divisional efforts and executing programs closely aligned with corporate strategy.
Experience in Government Affairs including local, state, and national elected and appointed officials, department of education staff, and key advocacy partners.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the proven ability to analyze complex issues within the education sector and develop effective state legislative and rulemaking strategies.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

Extensive overnight travel is required.

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Job Details

Job Family

SIP Eligible

Pay Type

Salary

Travel Required

Yes

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