WestEd

Program Manager

• Plan, develop, and implement business development strategies for early childhood development and learning work
• Develop and support growth of a large portfolio of professional services, including research and development, evaluation, and statewide technical assistance
• Develop sole-source work and lead writing of competitive proposals
• Represent WestEd before federal, state, and local government agencies and early childhood and adjacent groups
• Identify internal and external partnership opportunities and provide project leadership
• Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with WestEd leaders
• Create proactive market opportunities and translate them into funded work
• Mentor proposal teams and support strategic capture efforts
• Foster collaborative resource development practices across the organization
• Conduct national market analysis and identify trends, growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities
• Lead resource development efforts and supervise proposal writing
• Cultivate executive-level relationships that result in strategic collaborations and new business opportunities
• Manage contracts and budgets
• Support talent development and management of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce

Program Director, Business Development – Center for Early Childhood

General

• Lead projects that include the review of state special education policies, procedures, and practices for improvements and to ensure compliance with IDEA and federal requirements.
• Guide states to create, document, implement, and evaluate state special education policies, procedures, and practices.
• Generate strategic recommendations for systems improvement, resource allocation and program investments based on the state’s data.
• Facilitate the assessment of effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of state special education initiatives, technical assistance efforts and improvement strategies.
• Advise SEA leaders in aligning staffing, resources, and organizational priorities to maximize impact and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Design and facilitate professional development and coaching experiences for state special education leadership and staff.
• Develop data dashboards or visualizations, reporting tools, and continuous improvement processes that support decision-making.
• Lead business development efforts by cultivating client relationships, supporting the identification and pursuit of potential partners, and leading proposal development efforts.

State Systems Specialist

Research Scientist

• coordinate and schedule research activities such as interviews, focus groups, and survey administrations; cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with internal and external teams; assist with participant recruitment and incentive management.
• maintain data collection and implementation measurement systems to monitor program quality; participate in various data collection efforts (e.g., focus group, surveys, interviews, etc.); conduct user needs assessments and use data-driven frameworks to guide continuous product iteration.
• build, maintain, clean, and manage large datasets (e.g., Common Core of Data school directory files, client implementation databases, etc.) using Stata, R or another statistical software package; effectively summarize descriptive data for client products, dissemination, and annual reports.
• contribute to the and writing of small-to-large project reports and proposals; assist in the preparation and submission of large and small proposals.
• present project work to internal project teams; interface with research participants related to data collection, analyses and reports; communicate effectively with internal colleagues about project needs, including IRB, the Data Protection Office, and Accounting.

Quantitative Research Assistant

Research Analyst

• coordinate, schedule, and manage field research activities such as interviews, focus groups, and survey administrations;
• cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with internal and external teams;
• assist with participant recruitment and incentive management.
• establish and maintain data collection and implementation measurement systems to monitor program quality;
• participate in or lead various data collection efforts (e.g., focus group, surveys, interviews, etc.);
• conduct user needs assessments and use data-driven frameworks to guide continuous product iteration.
• build, maintain, clean, and manage large datasets (e.g., Common Core of Data school directory files, client implementation databases, etc.) using Stata, R or another statistical software package;
• effectively summarize descriptive data for client products, dissemination, and annual reports.
• contribute to and/or lead the conceptualization and writing of small-to-large project reports and proposals;
• prepare descriptive reports, analytic sections, and evaluation reports;
• assist in the preparation and submission of large and small proposals.
• facilitate meetings and present research findings;
• interface with clients and lay persons related to data collection, analyses and reports;
• communicate effectively with a range of internal and external audiences including colleagues, clients, researchers, practitioners, and lay persons.

Quantitative Research Associate

• Design and provide technical assistance to state and local education agency partners, with particular attention to PreK–5 literacy instruction and the needs of multilingual learners.
• Develop resources and tools in partnership with clients to advance their literacy goals and build local capacity.
• Provide expert consultation and strategic planning services for state and local education agencies, asking probing questions and using evidence to help clients set priorities and drive systemic change.
• Design and manage technical assistance projects, with a focus on improving literacy outcomes for all students — including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and other historically underserved populations.
• Build and sustain authentic relationships with clients, partners, educators, and communities grounded in mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to outcomes for children and youth.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning events, workshops, and site visits that translate research into practice for educators and instructional leaders.
• Gather and analyze data to evaluate the impact of services and inform continuous improvement recommendations for clients.
• Represent WestEd at national and regional conferences, sharing expertise in structured literacy, multilingual learner support, and evidence-based instructional practice.
• Contribute to proposal development for small- to mid-size projects.

Program Director, Business Development – Center for Early Childhood

State Systems Specialist

Quantitative Research Assistant

Quantitative Research Associate

Literacy Technical Assistance Specialist