Vice President & Federal Practice Lead

The Company is seeking a Vice President and Federal Practice Lead to advance efforts to direct government funding toward effective, evidence-based solutions and strengthen the use of data in public decision-making. The role leads technical assistance for federal leaders, oversees progress toward strategic goals, and collaborates with teams working across levels of government. Responsibilities also include representing the organization with senior external stakeholders, building funder relationships, and contributing to fundraising goals and proposals. The successful candidate will oversee the federal practice team, its budget and grant deliverables, performance management, and continuous improvement, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture. Candidates should have at least 15 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, including at least six years working in government and eight years directly supervising multiple full-time staff. Experience in federal policymaking, budgeting, grantmaking, procurement, or senior-level federal policy is especially valuable, along with a strong understanding of how government funding systems can prioritize evidence and outcomes. Applicants should bring experience cultivating funders, meeting fundraising targets, managing program budgets, and leading teams to achieve ambitious goals. Strong strategic, analytical, communication, collaboration, and adaptive leadership skills are essential, as is alignment with The Company’s mission and values.