Director, Strategic Affairs, Business & Government
InstructureUS-REMOTE · Remote · Lead / Staff / Principal
$150,000 – $200,000
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What this role is
Lead Instructure's government and business strategy for North America by building relationships with policymakers and turning policy insights into sales opportunities. This director-level role suits someone with public sector experience who can translate education policy into commercial strategy and mentor teams across sales, marketing, and product.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years in government affairs, public policy, or public-sector sales with demonstrated revenue or pipeline results
- Experience working with C-suite and senior leaders in public and private sectors
- Strong understanding of education and workforce funding including ESSA, Perkins V, and Workforce Pell
- Strong analytical skills to translate policy and market data into recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Willingness to travel as needed
Nice to have
- K-12, Higher Education, or workforce development experience
- Experience managing lobbyists or external policy consultants
- Experience working within international policy contexts