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Edmentum · 3 days ago

Vice President, Government Relations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. They are seeking a strategic, policy-savvy Vice President of Government Relations to lead national and state advocacy efforts, shaping policy environments and building relationships with key stakeholders to enhance access to technology-enabled learning solutions.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Edmentum’s national and state government relations strategy, setting 2–3 high-impact policy priorities that align with our long-term growth goals and mission to expand equitable access to learning

Translate national priorities into actionable, state-specific advocacy plans that align with federal programs (e.g., Title I, ESSER, IDEA) and state-level initiatives, ensuring Edmentum’s solutions are positioned for adoption and funding

Build and maintain trusted, bipartisan relationships with legislators, education agencies, governors’ offices, federal officials, and advocacy organizations to influence policy and funding decisions

Deploy and manage a network of lobbyists, advisors, and consultants to advance strategic mandates and amplify Edmentum’s voice in key policy conversations

Build a national advocacy platform where Edmentum is a recognized voice on education innovation, equity, and outcomes

Conduct ongoing state-by-state analysis of political conditions, funding structures, and policy trends to identify opportunities and risks, and develop tailored action plans for each state

Create and distribute policy intelligence briefs to internal stakeholders, enabling proactive strategy, sales enablement, and cross-functional alignment

Partner with field sales teams to identify and pursue state-specific funding opportunities, supporting complex deal structures that depend on policy alignment or grant eligibility

Collaborate with product, research, and strategy teams to ensure Edmentum’s solution roadmap aligns with state approval processes and funding priorities

Shape Edmentum’s public narrative around policy priorities in partnership with marketing and thought leadership teams, reinforcing our commitment to student outcomes and educational equity

Qualification

Government relationsPublic policyK–12 education experienceBipartisan relationshipsK–12 funding structuresStrategic thinkingAdvanced degreeEdTech trends familiarityAdvocacy experienceExceptional communicationNegotiation skills