Reports to: Senior Vice President, Education. In the interim, this position reports to the Acting Senior Vice President, Education
Staff reporting to this position: Policy Analyst
Department: Education
Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 8
Minimum compensation: $112,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Senior Director of Workforce Development Policy within the Education department. The ideal candidate will be widely experienced in the subject area and is familiar with existing federal, state, and/or local approaches to workforce development, including effective training programs, strengthening community colleges, adult education, career and technical education, and assessing workforce needs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS). The Senior Director will have a demonstrated ability to develop and advocate for progressive ideas that support higher wages, economic mobility, educational attainment, equity, and the overall competitiveness of the economy. They will partner with policy teams and experts across the organization to ensure that workforce and training is a complement to a wide range of policy goals.
The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation but changing the country. The core function of the Senior Director will be to lead research and analysis of workforce development policy, with a lens that maximally advances American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
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American Progress offers a full and competitive benefit package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a minimum salary of $112,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
https://www.americanprogress.org/job/senior-director-workforce-development-policy/
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.