MSG is seeking an Education Project Director to join our team. This position will provide strategic direction and manage the successful execution of a multi-year, large-scale technical assistance (TA) contract with the Department of Education. The successful candidate will have federal contract management experience with deep expertise in K-12 education and experience providing TA to state education agencies (SEAs) and local grantees.This role is for a full-time employment position.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

The Project Director will direct and oversee multiple training and technical assistance (T/TA) functions which may include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating Department communications and guidance to SEAs, grantees, and to the field, including disseminating program guidance, resources, materials, and other key information products from multiple sources.
• Producing reports, fact sheets, and a variety of other TA materials to support effective program implementation.
• Developing and operating communities of practice for grantees to share best practices and other information.
• Planning and implementing a communication system that enables routine and ongoing exploration of client and technical assistance recipient needs.
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of systems, including web-based technologies and social media presence, to support information dissemination and collaboration among grantees and other stakeholders.
• Working with representatives from SEAs, LEAs, schools, IHEs, and project staff to conduct needs assessments and establish differentiated TA goals and priorities.
• Assisting grantees with demonstration of grant compliance and performance, and collecting and analyzing data on program performance.
• Collaborating with the Department of Education, other technical assistance centers, grantees, researchers, associations, and other relevant stakeholders to identify and facilitate learning opportunities for TA recipients.
• Developing and delivering short, intermediate, and long-term professional development and T/TA that addresses Department of Education priorities and initiatives.
• The Project Director will manage all staff and operations of large, complex technical assistance projects, including:
• Developing and maintaining annual service plans for all aspects of the technical assistance contract.
• Leading communications and reporting with the Department of Education.
• Managing all contract deliverables and tasks and providing quality control to ensure products and services exceed client expectations, such as managing staff, task assignments, and project resources, including subcontractors and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Organizing and participating as an expert in meetings, conferences, webinars, and/or other convenings with grantees and other TA recipients.
• Providing effective management and coordination of T/TA services to ensure the provision of high quality, responsive, and coordinated T/TA services and contract deliverables, timely communication, and resolution of quality concerns and issues.
• Implementing and monitoring a system with ongoing supervision and coaching for all technical assistance specialists that supports ongoing professional development and performance improvement.
• Developing and implementing quality assurance processes that inform and improve the quality, responsiveness, and effectiveness of technical assistance services.
• Engaging with senior firm leadership regarding the implementation and health of projects, including reporting through various internal mechanisms.