Director of Adaptive Talent Ecosystems

Education Strategy Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Education Strategy Group is seeking a Director, Talent Strategy to lead adaptive talent ecosystem work with states and regions across the U.S. You will guide planning, tools, and implementation, ensuring strong client outcomes and durable partnerships in education, workforce, and economic development.

The role requires senior leadership, staff development, and portfolio growth. You will supervise teams, manage complex engagements, and shape offerings while advancing equity-driven talent

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in talent strategy or workforce development.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives at state or regional level.
• Ability to align education, workforce, and economic development goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG’s adaptive talent ecosystem planning work and tool development.
• Oversee statewide and multi-jurisdiction engagements with clear outcomes.
• Advise governors’ offices and agencies on governance, metrics, and funding.
• Design senior-level convenings and facilitate cross-sector collaboration.
• Translate labor market data into practical client recommendations.
• Coach regional teams through implementation and scale efforts.
• Shape portfolio direction, offerings, and annual plans with leadership.
• Lead business development with state leaders and funders.
• Supervise staff and managed consultants, expanding teams as needed.
• Increase firm visibility through publications and partnerships.

Skills

Talent ecosystem knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy awareness

Data-driven decisions

Public dashboards

Job description

Education Strategy Group is seeking a Director, Talent Strategy to lead adaptive talent ecosystem work with states and regions across the U.S. You will guide planning, tools, and implementation, ensuring strong client outcomes and durable partnerships in education, workforce, and economic development.

The role requires senior leadership, staff development, and portfolio growth. You will supervise teams, manage complex engagements, and shape offerings while advancing equity-driven talent