Director, K-12 Education – Technical Assistance

ICF

Director of Education at ICF providing technical assistance and support to K-12 education clients across multiple states. Leading capacity-building efforts and ensuring quality service delivery.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,687 - $222,169 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain strong relationships with state education agencies and clients
Conduct needs assessments and develop technical assistance
Monitor and course correct technical assistance as needed
Lead and coordinate TA teams to ensure high-quality services to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate in education, social sciences, public administration, or related subjects
10+ years of experience in K-12 education policies, regulations, and systems
10+ years of experience developing and delivering technical assistance to state and district educators
10+ years of experience conducting needs assessments
7+ years working with MS Office and other standard office applications
5+ years experience directing or managing large-scale federal grants or contracts
3+ years managing teams of up to 40 people

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

needs assessmentstechnical assistanceK-12 education policiesfederal grants management

Soft Skills

relationship buildingteam leadershipcoordinationmonitoringcourse correction

Certifications

Doctorate in educationDoctorate in social sciencesDoctorate in public administration