Lead, US Policy and Practice Architecture
World Education Services
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Policy and Practice Development: Develop policy recommendations and practice models.
- Support WES-wide goals through coherent U.S. policy and practice action plans.
- Develop and maintain learning, monitoring, and evaluation plans.
- Provide technical assistance and policy expertise to address barriers.
- Create, manage, and mentor a high performing team focused on innovation and results.
- Work collaboratively to identify networks, partners, and individuals aligned with policy objectives.
- Engage directly with federal, state and local actors for technical assistance or policy design.
- Develop materials for internal and external publications.
- Represent policy issues and WES in conferences, webinars, and meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in public policy, government, government relations, nonprofit or public administration, immigration-related work or campaigns
- Express and demonstrated expertise in at least 1-2 in WES’s policy portfolio areas
- Majority of experience must be in the US, with a preference for engagement at both the state and federal levels.
- Five+ (5+) years of experience in leading or managing a team
- Additional leadership training is desired but not required.
- Demonstrated expertise in driving policy reforms.
- Proven track record of successfully leading system change work.
- Demonstrated efficiency in managing multiple concurrent diverse tasks and projects.
- Strong ability to work within ambiguous, dynamic and entrepreneurial environments.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Access to learning opportunities
- Pathways for personal and professional development
- Recognition of achievements
- Work-Life Harmony: Remote work and flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive wellness programs
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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