Senior Program Officer, Modernized High School Math

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Program Officer, Modernized High School Math to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space. This role will help shape and advance initiatives aimed at improving high school math instruction and expectations at scale. The position will work across external partners, educators, publishers, and other stakeholders to drive systemic change and strengthen outcomes for students. It will also involve tracking progress, refining strategy, and communicating complex initiative updates to a range of audiences. Location: Seattle, WA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to modernize high school math curriculum in partnership with external organizations
• Track progress and outcomes of initiatives and adjust strategies as needed
• Manage relationships with standards and assessment partners to enhance math expectations
• Execute engagement strategies to advance systemic changes in math education
• Influence publisher strategies and practices to align with modern math standards
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to support and fund initiatives
• Communicate initiative strategies and progress to diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in education policy or curriculum strategy
• Significant experience in K-12 education policy or high school math curriculum dynamics
• Experience in grantmaking processes and budget management
• Ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple external partners
• Experience in developing campaign strategies for K-12 education reform
• Knowledge of the K-12 publisher ecosystem and influencing publishers toward evidence-based practices
• Strong written and oral communication skills for synthesizing complex information

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for candidates outside Seattle or DC
• Potential for remote work from within the US
• Possibility of participating in high-impact educational initiatives

Pay

$209,100 – $324,100 annually