Director, Education

ICF

Director of Education leading federal and state clients in education policy and technical assistance projects. Fostering relationships and delivering high-quality services in K-12 education systems.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCharleston • Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,959 - $183,531 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain strong, collegial relationships with state education agencies (SEAs) and other clients
Conduct needs assessments and develop and deliver technical assistance that clearly addresses client needs
Monitor and course correct technical assistance as needed
Coordinate with project evaluators to curate evidence
Liaise with clients and lead teams to ensure high-quality services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate in education, social sciences, public administration, or related subjects
10+ years of experience at the state and/or national level working with K-12 education policies, regulations, and systems
10+ years of experience developing and delivering technical assistance to state and district educators and leaders
10+ years of conducting needs assessments and developing and delivering technical assistance that clearly addresses client needs
10+ years developing high quality technical assistance materials, including information briefs, white papers, tools, presentations, and processes
1+ years of experience working with multiple states in the region (VA, TN, KY, or WV) developing and implementing initiatives
5+ years of experience directing or managing large-scale federal grants or contracts
3+ years of managing teams of up to 40 including SUBs with personnel management responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

needs assessmentstechnical assistanceK-12 education policiesfederal grants managementcontract managementdevelopment of technical assistance materialsinformation briefswhite paperspresentation developmentprocess development

Soft Skills

relationship buildingclient liaisonteam leadershipproject coordinationmonitoring and evaluationcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

Doctorate in educationDoctorate in social sciencesDoctorate in public administration