The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value-driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As the Partnership Task Lead, you will be responsible for leading partnership efforts with stakeholders for a Regional Educational Laboratory (REL). You will focus on ongoing needs-sensing with stakeholders to identify priority education needs and co-develop activities that address those needs. You will work closely with the Project Director, REL leadership, and regional stakeholders to ensure that partnership-driven work is strategic, evidence-based, and responsive to regional priorities. The role will involve moderate regional travel to support stakeholder engagement and partnership activities.

This role is contingent upon award of a new project.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead partnership-based work with education stakeholders across the region, including state and local education agencies, school districts, higher education institutions, and community partners.
• Conduct ongoing needs-sensing with partners to identify and refine priority education needs.
• Lead development of partnership proposals, including defining priority needs, identifying named partners, and securing partner commitment.
• Support state education agencies (SEAs) in developing Learning Agendas and ensure partnership activities are aligned to those priorities.
• Serve as the strategic lead and primary point of contact for partnerships, ensuring strong, ongoing relationships with stakeholders.
• Co-develop partnership activities with stakeholders and coordinate with research and technical assistance staff to ensure alignment with partner-defined needs.
• Ensure partnership activities align with REL priorities, Governing Board guidance, and IES expectations.
• Lead development and use of partnership logic models and measurement plans, including defining measurable outcomes and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with regional Comprehensive Centers and other federally funded technical assistance providers, as appropriate, to maximize impact and avoid duplication.
• Contribute to work plans, progress reports, and deliverables related to partnership activities.

What We Value

Master’s degree in education, social science, public policy, or a related field with at least 13 years of experience or a PhD with at least eight years of related experience.

Experience working within or closely with SEAs or LEAs; former SEA/LEA administrators or practitioners strongly encouraged.

Strong existing relationships with SEAs, LEAs, and other education stakeholders in the region.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing education-focused technical assistance and/or applied research projects with SEAs, LEAs, or other education stakeholders.

Strong expertise in developing and using logic models, including defining outcomes and measures.

Ability to translate stakeholder needs into actionable, evidence-based projects.

Strong collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills.

Experience working on federally funded education research or technical assistance projects preferred.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi-state or multi-agency work.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $120,800 to $193,400 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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