Director, Education and Technical Assistance

ICF

Director of Education overseeing technical assistance services for federal and state education agencies. Collaborating on K-12 education policies and supporting various client initiatives.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeKentucky, 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 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 TA 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 technical assistance
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
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Project management skills, including managing complex budgets, federal reporting, staff management, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Reasonable Accommodations available

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Hard Skills & Tools

needs assessmentstechnical assistancedeveloping technical assistance materialsinformation briefswhite paperstoolspresentationsfederal grants managementbudget managementfederal reporting

Soft Skills

verbal communicationinterpersonal skillswritten communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingproject managementstaff managementcontinuous improvementteam management

Certifications

Doctorate in educationDoctorate in social sciencesDoctorate in public administration