Principal, Government Relations

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🕒 June 16

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Pearson VUE

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

📚 Education

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

Education • eCommerce • SaaS

Pearson VUE is a global leader in computer-based testing, providing a wide range of credentialing and certification exams for various industries. They support test-takers and test owners by offering resources, scheduling options, and accommodations to ensure equitable access to testing. Their mission is to empower candidates and enrich communities through the delivery of high-stakes exams that validate professional skills and knowledge, contributing to career advancement and industry standards.

📋 Description

• Collaborate as an integral member of the U.S. Government Relations team to shape and execute the overall advocacy strategy and vision for Pearson’s business spanning the entire Pearson portfolio in assigned states, ensuring strategic prioritization of efforts, resources, and alignment with broader organizational goals and initiatives • Advocate for policies that expand and enhance access, funding, and regulatory support for Pearson’s portfolio and innovations • Work in partnership with internal leadership to identify priority issues and develop targeted advocacy strategies at both the state and local levels • Develop and execute government relations strategies to respond to legislative and regulatory proposals that impact Pearson and our business in assigned states • Monitor emerging technology policies and best practices related to student data privacy, advocate for the ethical use of AI tools in education, and support initiatives that strengthen teacher readiness for AI‑enabled instructional environments • Educate policymakers and stakeholders on the benefits and outcomes of Pearson’s education programs and policy proposals to influence positive policy decisions • Serve as Government Relations’ main liaison point of contact to assigned business line

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in state government relations and direct advocacy, preferably in the education and workforce sector • Ability to quickly learn new issues impacting Pearson, think strategically, and move fast to support a successful government relations strategy to address them • Acute attention to detail and high-level analytical skills, with the tenacity to adapt quickly and multitask • Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills • Demonstrated knowledge of political dynamics and legislative processes with the skills to connect political realities and business objectives • Adaptability to an environment of innovation, constant change, and company growth • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

🏖️ Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program • Information on benefits offered is here