Vice President – State Assessments

Dayforce

VP of Assessment responsible for the oversight and commercial success of K-12 assessment portfolio. Collaborating across business lines to meet annual revenue targets for Savvas.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • New Iberia • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in K-12 assessment development and management, with a strong focus on aligning product capabilities with sales strategies and achieving commercial success. Proven ability to lead specialized teams and manage complex technical research lifecycles within the education technology sector.

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K-12 Assessment DevelopmentEducational MeasurementPsychometricsSales Strategy AlignmentP&L Management

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Hard Skills

Assessment Product ManagementData AnalysisResearch ValidationProject ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Savvas Realize® PlatformDiagnostic PlatformsScreening Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePh.D. in Educational Measurement

Industry Keywords

K-12 Education TechnologyAssessment SolutionsLearning AnalyticsCommercial Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The VP of Assessment, K-12 is a strategic, self-motivated leader responsible for the oversight, development, and commercial success of Savvas’s comprehensive K-12 assessment portfolio.
Bridge the gap between technical assessment science and commercial execution.
Collaborate across lines of business to align product capabilities with national sales strategies.
Direct a specialized, selective team of direct reports, including psychometricians, learning analytics specialists, and assessment development leads.
Conduct regular project milestones, research validation, and roadmap alignment meetings with the development team.
Partner with the sales organization to position Savvas assessment programs, highlighting the value of valid, reliable data in math and literacy.
Attain specific quarterly and annual sales goals for the assessment portfolio.
Collaborate with product marketing to design impactful promotional materials highlighting key features.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
A minimum of 12+ years’ experience in K-12 education technology, assessment development, or assessment product management.
Prior work in designing, implementing, or selling K-12 assessment solutions, diagnostic platforms, or screening tools within the education industry.
Experience managing P&L, development budgets, and complex technical research lifecycles.
Detailed knowledge of Savvas company programs and services, particularly digital deployment via the Savvas Realize® platform, is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Some travel may be required (strategic client meetings, industry conferences, and internal summits).
In-depth knowledge of sales, marketing, and psychometric/assessment best practices.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Salesforce.com knowledge