Instructure, Inc. - Director, Strategic Affairs, Business & Government
Requirements
• 5+ years in government affairs, public policy, or public-sector sales with a track record of achieving revenue or pipeline targets. • Experience working with C-suite and senior leaders in both public and private sectors. • Strong understanding of education and workforce funding such as ESSA, Perkins V, and Workforce Pell. • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn policy and market data into clear recommendations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to brief a legislator in the morning and a sales team in the afternoon. • Willingness to travel as needed. • Experience in K-12, Higher Education, or workforce development environments. • Experience managing lobbyists or external policy consultants. • Experience working within international policy contexts. • Get in on all the awesome at Instructure! • We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect: • Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success. • Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location. • Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs. • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support • Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth • The technology and tools you need to do your best work • Motivosity employee recognition program • A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection • We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Responsibilities
• Help lead Government Affairs and go-to-market strategy for Instructure’s Business and Government vertical in North America across state, provincial, and federal opportunities. • Build statewide deal pipelines by mapping education and workforce funding streams to Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment opportunities. • Track education and technology legislation and regulation, providing actionable guidance for Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product teams. • Build and maintain trusted relationships with policymakers, agency leaders, and education associations; represent Instructure in public forums. • Manage external advocacy partners, including lobbying firms—set deliverables, measure results, and tie spend to outcomes. • Oversee a strategic partnership with a mission-driven edtech company serving justice-involved learners. • Shape procurement strategy, including cooperative contracts and other purchasing vehicles, to increase win rates without relying solely on RFPs. • Advise senior customer leaders on digital transformation, skill development, and technology adoption strategies. • Own attribution by demonstrating how policy and government engagement drive revenue, market penetration, and customer impact. • Contribute to international public policy efforts and help elevate Instructure’s voice globally. • Maintain efficient sales and delivery processes.
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