GM, Public Sector Leadership & 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

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.