Senior Technical Assistance Lead, State Policy & Systems of Support

The Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Lead State Policy and Systems of Support is a pivotal role designed for professionals with direct experience working within a state education agency (SEA). This position leverages deep practical knowledge of state-level policy systems of support and the complexities of district and school improvement initiatives. The Lead will drive the development and implementation of technical assistance and evaluation of strategies to support state policy and systems of support development and assistance to low-performing districts and schools ensuring all efforts are grounded in evidence and aligned with state and federal priorities.

About AIR :

Established in 1946 with headquarters in Arlington Virginia AIR is a nonpartisan not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We generate evidence and appl y data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities :

The responsibilities for the position include :

Strategic Leadership and SEA Partnership

• Serve as the primary liaison to state and local education agency staff drawing on firsthand SEA experience to foster trust credibility and effective collaboration.
• Lead the design and implementation of state systems of support for school and district improvement utilizing an insiders perspective on SEA processes compliance and policy priorities.
• Represent AIR on cross-agency leadership teams and at national conferences sharing insights from direct SEA work and evidence-based practices.

School Improvement and Grant Oversight

Evidence-Based Strategy and Progress Monitoring

Policy Implementation and Compliance

Qualifications :

Education Knowledge and Experience

Skills

Disclosures : This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity / expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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AIRs Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range

$120000 - $150000 USD

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Feed,Fund Management,Apache Tomcat,Database,Linux

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 120000 - 150000