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About WestEd

About WestEd WestEd is a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes. We serve as trusted partners in education, health, and justice, enhancing capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact by asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices for a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work in our hiring and work practices. WestEd complies with applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or status as a protected veteran.

Special Notice regarding work location Although WestEd provides the option of working at facilities for employees, many roles allow remote work. The decision to allow remote work is based on the requirements of the position or project.

Practice Area Brief Description

The Mobility and Measurement Center at WestEd strengthens interconnected systems that support human development and opportunity across the lifespan. We use rigorous assessment, evaluation, and data analytics to inform the development of aligned pathways across educational institutions, employers, communities, and other systems that promote safety, well-being, economic mobility, and opportunities for all learners and community members. The Center includes two Practice Areas: Economic Mobility and Data Systems, and Measurement and Evaluation. The Senior Director will lead the Measurement and Evaluation practice area.

Position Overview

The Measurement and Evaluation Practice Area houses WestEds portfolio of assessment and evaluation projects. Our work ranges from small formative assessment projects with school districts to large state summative programs. Our assessment team includes psychometricians and researchers who design and implement innovative assessment solutions and conduct rigorous research. Our evaluation portfolio includes projects from small-scale evaluations to large, multi-year evaluations of major educational initiatives.

The Practice Area Senior Director role is anticipated to require up to 250% time toward business development for the Center and possibly up to 15% toward management, quality, and impact activities within the Practice Area and Center. The remainder of time is spent leading high-quality, high-impact projects. Practice Area leaders build a strong pipeline and growth trajectory for their designated Practice Areas and contribute to the Centers strategy. They will:

• Lead Practice Area initiatives to grow business in alignment with agency priorities and strategic objectives.


• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.


• Meet or exceed new contract value targets established for the Practice Area through proactive business development activities including proposals, networking, and building eminence.


• Monitor market trends and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities, shape offerings and services, and inform strategic direction for the Center.


• Provide insight and recommendations to inform business planning ensuring objectives and revenue goals are achieved.


• Collaborate with Center leadership to innovate and enhance WestEds ability to offer higher quality and greater impact through its services.

Project Management

The Practice Area leaders ensure that systemic practices are implemented to meet standards for effective business management. They are responsible for the following:

• Lead and oversee project teams in meeting scope, budget, and schedule commitments while maintaining high-quality deliverables.


• Monitor and achieve agency and performance measures.


• Model and implement WestEds quality and impact standards.


• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and compliance processes are consistently followed.


• Make data-driven decisions for staffing and resource allocations within the Practice Areas.

In addition to Practice Area leadership, this role includes agency-wide strategic leadership for one or more areas of strategic importance to agency results. In this capacity, the Practice Area Senior Directors will be responsible for the following:

• Guide agency strategy in one or more areas to build WestEds brand, impact, and results.


• Cultivate strong networks and build national reputation that contributes to positioning WestEd as a strategic influencer and high-impact partner to the field.


• Build internal capacity to grow WestEds impact and growth.


• Participate in agency-level strategic planning.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity and Background

WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment are contingent on a clear background check in accordance with applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing pay, except as allowed by law. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Know Your Rights This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For details, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary and Benefits

The full salary range for this position, WestEd level 15, is $185,600 to $290,000. The typical hiring range is $185,600 to $232,000. Actual offers consider education, experience, internal equity, and other organizational needs.

Benefits include:

• 15% retirement contribution from day 1


• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts


• Health/welfare benefits begin the first of the month following the hire date


• PTO: 3 weeks vacation (increases to 4 weeks in year 4), holidays, and 12 days paid sick leave per year


• Life Insurance: 3x gross salary


• Annual merit-based increases and performance incentives


• Professional development opportunities and mentorship

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