Head of Government Relations

Great Minds • Full-time • Remote (Hybrid in Washington, DC, United States) • $220,000 - $240,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Great Minds is seeking a Head of Government Relations to influence educational policy at federal and state levels, establish partnerships, and drive strategic insights to align with the company's mission.

Responsibilities: Lead the policy strategy, cultivate relationships with policymakers, oversee advocacy efforts, and represent Great Minds in various legislative and public forums.

Skills: Expertise in education policy, exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, and results-oriented problem solving.

Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in education policy or government relations, with significant leadership in high-performing teams. Bachelor's degree required.

Location: Washington, DC, US

Compensation: $220000 - $240000 / Annually

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

The Head of Government Relations will lead Great Minds' efforts to influence federal and state education policy, establish key partnerships, and provide strategic insights that drive the organization’s goals. This role is critical to shaping the external federal, state and local landscape in alignment with Great Minds’ mission.

Responsibilities

Lead policy strategy for Great Minds ensuring there is a comprehensive public policy plan that aligns with company goals and objectives.
Forge and nurture relationships with public officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders to advance education policy initiatives.
Oversee contract lobbyists and other partners in targeted geographies to ensure alignment with Great Minds’ policy objectives.
Establish and communicate federal and state policy priorities, crafting both annual and long-term strategies.
Leverage knowledge of federal, state, and local policy trends to inform Great Minds’ strategic planning, revenue forecasting, and product development.
Represent Great Minds by speaking on policy issues in legislative hearings, state board meetings, and nationwide conferences and roundtables.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in education policy, government relations, or a related field with 7+ years leading high performing policy teams.
Bachelor’s degree
Proven ability to build and sustain influential relationships with policymakers and external partners.
Expertise in interpreting and responding to policy trends at federal, state, and local levels.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach to complex initiatives.

The expected base salary range for this position is $220,000-$240,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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