Career, Technical, and Adult Education Policy Expert (AER2)

ProSidian Consulting is hiring a Career, Technical, and Adult Education Policy Expert to support the U.S. Department of Education’s adult education reform work. The role provides policy expertise and logistical support, including research, policy materials, stakeholder coordination, and support for meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on current and emerging issues related to Career, Technical, and Adult Education
• Develop and implement policies and programs to support Career, Technical, and Adult Education
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address policy gaps and barriers
• Analyze and evaluate policy outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement
• Communicate policy findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with national and international policies and trends related to Career, Technical, and Adult Education

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Public Policy, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience working in CTE and adult education policy development and implementation
• Strong knowledge of national and international policies related to CTE and adult education
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients
• Must have high level of analytical skills
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary