Director, National Talent Strategy & Ecosystems

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid vacation

Paid holidays

Fully virtual work environment across

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Director, Talent Strategy based in the United States to lead strategic initiatives that help states, regions, and cities build adaptive talent ecosystems aligned with evolving economic and workforce needs.

You will bring together education providers, employers, workforce organizations, and public agencies to develop coordinated strategies that prepare individuals for high-value careers.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of professional experience developing and leading talent, workforce, or career pathway strategies.
• At least 3 years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives at the state, regional, or national level.
• Experience across multiple areas of the talent ecosystem (education providers, employers, workforce organizations, public agencies).
• Deep understanding of how education, workforce, and economic development systems operate, including governance, data, policy, funding, and implementation.
• Experience designing and leading statewide or regional talent, workforce, or economic development strategies from planning through implementation.
• Understanding of how AI and emerging technologies are transforming jobs, skills, and hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of adaptive talent ecosystem strategies and tools.
• Manage multiple high-profile client engagements including statewide and regional collaborations.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and team performance.
• Advise governors' offices and state agencies on governance structures and funding alignment.
• Design and facilitate executive-level meetings and stakeholder workshops.
• Translate labor market, education, and workforce data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Workforce development

Education data analysis

Public sector engagement

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Team leadership

Proposal development

Public policy

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Director, Talent Strategy based in the United States to lead strategic initiatives that help states, regions, and cities build adaptive talent ecosystems aligned with evolving economic and workforce needs.

You will bring together education providers, employers, workforce organizations, and public agencies to develop coordinated strategies that prepare individuals for high-value careers.