Deputy Director

MGT; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401K matching (5%)

Equity opportunities

Incentive and bonus programs

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Employer-sponsored health benefits

Job summary

MGT is seeking a Program Manager to lead a regional education technical assistance initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education. You will oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, and performance across state and local education agencies, coordinating with experts to ensure quality and impact.

A strong background in K-12 systems and grant-partner projects is essential. Flexible and remote work options are available, with a focus on equity, career growth, and measurable outcomes in

Qualifications

• Experience leading education improvement initiatives or large-scale technical assistance programs.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of K-12 education systems and capacity-building.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and implementation of the Center's annual service plans.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resources across TA engagements.
• Supervise state liaisons and management team personnel.
• Monitor milestones, risks, service quality, and emerging state needs.
• Coordinate with content leads, coaching personnel, and subject-matter experts.
• Support stakeholder engagement, performance reporting, and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies asa trustedadvisordelivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth andutilizesprogrammatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words ofour employees .

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

MGT will be leading a regional technical assistance team supported by the U.S. Department of Education to provide evidence-based technical assistance and capacity-building support across five southern states. The project team will partner with state, regional, Tribal, and local education agencies to strengthen educational systems, improve instructional practices, and support sustainable improvements in student outcomes. Through state-driven service planning, professional learning, coaching, and targeted implementation support, MGT will help education agencies advance priorities in literacy and numeracy, high-quality instructional materials, school and district improvement, and career-connected learning.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage day-to-day operations and implementation of the Center's annual service plans.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resources across technical assistance engagements.
• Supervise state liaisons and management team personnel.
• Monitor milestones, risks, service quality, and emerging state needs.
• Coordinate with content leads, coaching personnel, and subject-matter experts.
• Support stakeholder engagement, performance reporting, and quality assurance.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, organizational leadership, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience managing education improvement initiatives or large-scale technical assistance programs.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of K-12 education systems and organizational capacity-building.
• Familiarity with federal grant-funded, multi-partner projects preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects and professional development opportunities for career growth.

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to16 weeksof paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded,comprising:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage

MGT Impact Solutions, LLCis an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employmenton the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

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