Director, Education and Workforce Policy, U.S.

## About the role * Execute the global education and workforce policy strategy through high-impact advocacy and programs, especially target countries and localities. * Advise and collaborate with leaders to secure buy-in on policy positions and prepare leaders for public testimony on critical and complex issues. * Develop national and regional workforce narratives, strategic memos, and policy briefs for senior leadership. * Prepare executive materials for engagements, external meetings, parliamentary preparation, and strategy sessions. * Author policy analysis and feedback that summarizes and shapes national and regional education and workforce ecosystems. * Promote responsible AI in education principles across internal and external education and workforce programs. * Support adoption of AI literacy frameworks, standards, and guidance across education systems (K-12, vocational, higher education, and lifelong learning). * Provide thought leadership to overcome regulatory hurdles, partnering closely with the Public Sector and key business leaders to unlock new market opportunities. * Coordinate communications across departments to guarantee all stakeholders stay informed and engaged on evolving issues. ## Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area. * Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area OR equivalent experience. * 5+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public, regulatory, and technology policy priorities. * 5+ years experience influencing, developing, or supporting public policy or political campaigns. * 5+ years of building and managing strategic relationships to champion education and/or workforce policy priorities. * Demonstrated expertise in AI literacy, responsible AI in education, or digital skills policy. * Experience working with government agencies, regional/global institutions, unions, or large cross-sector alliances. * Familiarity with emerging technology policy issues, or the ability to quickly master complex technical and regulatory topics. * Experience crafting responses to legislative and policy processes. * Ability to work independently, manage complex workstreams, and build trust with senior stakeholders. * Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and contribute across a wide range of policy activities. ## Nice to have * (None specified in the original text) ## What we offer * (None specified in the original text) ## About us * (None specified in the original text)