Smarter Balanced, Deputy Executive Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Smarter Balanced, Deputy Executive Director in United States.

This senior executive role provides enterprise-level leadership across a nationally recognized educational assessment organization responsible for large-scale, standards-aligned testing systems used by multiple states and territories. The position plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and cross-functional coordination across finance, HR, product, research, and psychometrics. Acting as a key integrator, it supports data-informed decision-making while strengthening governance, transparency, and accountability across all functions. The role also serves as a critical escalation point for organizational risks and high-impact operational issues. As a member of the executive leadership team, it shapes long-term strategy, drives continuous improvement, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, equitable assessment systems. In the absence of the Executive Director, this position assumes full executive authority, ensuring continuity of leadership and organizational stability in all circumstances.