Vice President, Government Relations

Edmentum; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Flexible Time Away Program

Paid holidays and wellness support

Job summary

A progressive educational organization is seeking a Vice President of Government Relations to lead advocacy efforts and shape education policy at state and federal levels. The role involves building bipartisan relationships to influence funding decisions, translating national education policies into actionable plans, and ensuring the organization’s voice is prominent in discussions surrounding equitable access to technology-enabled learning solutions. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in government relations and K–12 education policy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in government relations, public policy, or advocacy.
• 8+ years in K–12 education, EdTech, or workforce development.
• Proven track record of shaping education policy at both state and federal levels.
• Familiar with emerging EdTech trends and their policy implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead government relations strategy to advance equitable access to education.
• Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with legislators and education agencies.
• Conduct state-by-state analysis of political conditions and funding structures.
• Translate national policy priorities into actionable state-specific plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication

Negotiation skills

Bipartisan relationships

Expertise in K–12 funding

Education

Advanced degree in Public Policy, Education, Law, or Business

Job description

Who We Are

Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a strategic, policy-savvy Vice President of Government Relations to lead Edmentum's national and state advocacy agenda. In this enterprise-impact role, you’ll architect and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy that advances equitable access to technology-enabled learning solutions and positions Edmentum as a trusted thought leader in K–12 education policy.

You’ll serve as the organization's primary driver of legislative and regulatory engagement, shaping policy environments, securing strategic funding streams, and building high-trust relationships with key stakeholders across federal, state, and local landscapes. You’ll lead cross‑functional alignment around advocacy priorities, embed policy strategy into our growth roadmap, and ensure Edmentum’s voice is represented in critical forums that influence the future of education.

In this Role, You Will:

• Lead the development and execution of Edmentum’s national and state government relations strategy, setting 2–3 high‑impact policy priorities that align with our long‑term growth goals and mission to expand equitable access to learning.
• Translate national priorities into actionable, state‑specific advocacy plans that align with federal programs (e.g., Title I, ESSER, IDEA) and state‑level initiatives, ensuring Edmentum’s solutions are positioned for adoption and funding.
• Build and maintain trusted, bipartisan relationships with legislators, education agencies, governors’ offices, federal officials, and advocacy organizations to influence policy and funding decisions.
• Deploy and manage a network of lobbyists, advisors, and consultants to advance strategic mandates and amplify Edmentum’s voice in key policy conversations.
• Build a national advocacy platform where Edmentum is a recognized voice on education innovation, equity, and outcomes.
• Conduct ongoing state‑by‑state analysis of political conditions, funding structures, and policy trends to identify opportunities and risks, and develop tailored action plans for each state.
• Create and distribute policy intelligence briefs to internal stakeholders, enabling proactive strategy, sales enablement, and cross‑functional alignment.
<>Partner with field sales teams to identify and pursue state‑specific funding opportunities, supporting complex deal structures that depend on policy alignment or grant eligibility.
• Collaborate with product, research, and strategy teams to ensure Edmentum’s solution roadmap aligns with state approval processes and funding priorities.
• Shape Edmentum’s public narrative around policy priorities in partnership with marketing and thought leadership teams, reinforcing our commitment to student outcomes and educational equity.

Who You Are

• You have 10+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or advocacy.
• You have 8+ years experience within K–12 education, EdTech, or workforce development.
• You have a proven track record of shaping education policy at both state and federal levels.
• You bring deep bipartisan relationships across the U.S. education landscape.
• You have expertise in K–12 funding structures, legislative processes, and approval pathways.
• You are a strategic thinker with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• You hold an advanced degree in Public Policy, Education, Law, or Business (preferred).
• You are familiar with emerging EdTech trends and their policy implications.
• You have experience representing organizations before legislatures, boards, and advocacy coalitions.
• You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Job Application Deadline

January 20, 2026

Pay Range

$200,000—$240,000 USD

Benefits

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well‑being and work‑life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees’ physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].

AI‑Powered Tools

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