General Manager, Professional Development Academy

GovExec; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Open time off

Parental leave

Learning opportunities

Job summary

GovExec is seeking a General Manager to lead the Professional Development Academy (PDA). The role focuses on delivering leadership and professional development programs for government and public-sector leaders, often in partnership with national associations and academic institutions.

The GM will own P&L, set strategy, grow revenue with associations, agencies, and academia, and expand offerings while representing the brand externally and guiding a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience running a business unit, brand, or organization with P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated success growing revenue through partnerships.
• Experience in leadership development, professional education, talent, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of government or public-sector market and its leaders.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDA as a full P&L owner, setting strategy and managing the brand’s operations, programs, and team.
• Grow revenue by identifying, developing, and closing new partnerships with associations, government agencies, and academic and corporate partners.
• Expand the program portfolio, evaluating new offerings, formats, and markets to broaden the brand’s reach and impact.
• Build and steward relationships with senior partners and clients, serving as the senior representative of the brand.
• Manage and develop the team, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Oversee program design and delivery quality, ensuring offerings meet the needs of public-sector leaders.
• Own the annual budget, forecast performance, and report results to leadership.
• Collaborate across GovExec’s brands and functions to align PDA with broader company strategy and shared resources.
• Represent PDA externally at industry events and across the public-sector leadership community.

Skills

Leadership

Revenue growth

Public-sector market

Team leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Program leadership

Job description

Overview

GovExec is seeking a General Manager to lead our training and professional development business. GovExec’s Professional Development Academy (PDA) delivers leadership and professional development programs that strengthen the capabilities of government and public-sector leaders, often in partnership with national associations and academic institutions. Co-founded with the late General Colin Powell, the PDA’s core curriculum and delivery model are rooted in leadership principles: purposeful collaboration, practical execution, and a relentless commitment to mission excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDA as a full P&L owner, setting strategy and managing the brand’s operations, programs, and team.
• Grow revenue by identifying, developing, and closing new partnerships with associations, government agencies, and academic and corporate partners.
• Expand the program portfolio, evaluating new offerings, formats, and markets to broaden the brand’s reach and impact.
• Build and steward relationships with senior partners and clients, serving as the senior representative of the brand.
• Manage and develop the team, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Oversee program design and delivery quality, ensuring offerings meet the needs of public-sector leaders.
• Own the annual budget, forecast performance, and report results to leadership.
• Collaborate across GovExec’s brands and functions to align PDA with broader company strategy and shared resources.
• Represent PDA externally at industry events and across the public-sector leadership community.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience running a business unit, brand, or organization, including P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated success growing revenue through partnerships.
• Experience in leadership development, professional education, talent, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the government or public-sector market and its leaders.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with or within federal, state, or local government, or with national associations serving the public sector is a plus.
• Experience scaling programs or launching new offerings is a plus.
• An established network among public-sector leaders is a plus.

About GovExec

GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, reaching 3.3 million government influencers each month and providing its marketing clients with a competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000 per year, including bonus potential.

GovExec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.