Senior Director, Strategic Consulting

Casey Family Programs

. Coordinate internal efforts and external collaborators to support child welfare systems across government, philanthropy, nonprofit, civic, and business sectors .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $133,663 - $234,025 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child welfare systems, strategic planning, and systems change, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and community collaboration. Proven ability to lead projects, manage risks, and influence policies at various governmental levels.

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Master’s Degree In Human ServicesChild Welfare Systems ChangeStrategic PlanningStakeholder EngagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationFinancial StewardshipRegulatory ComplianceData-Driven StrategiesTechnical AssistanceContinuous Quality ImprovementOutcome-Focused ApproachesAssessment And EvaluationNegotiating SkillsCultural Sensitivity

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingGroup FacilitationListening Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeJob-Specific Software

Industry Keywords

Child WelfarePublic AdministrationCommunity PartnersLegislative AffairsMulti-State Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate internal efforts and external collaborators to support child welfare systems across government, philanthropy, nonprofit, civic, and business sectors
Influence child welfare practices, policies, and laws at local, state, and national levels
Design and operationalize assigned projects, organizational objectives, and outcomes in assigned jurisdictions
Manage risks, stakeholders, progress measurement, communications, contracts, regulatory compliance, reporting, and financial stewardship
Provide updates to senior management and ensure progress toward goals and deadlines
Provide internal and external expertise on child welfare systems change
Facilitate data-driven, outcome-focused, and evidence-informed strategies
Represent Casey in state, local, and national workgroups, meetings, and conferences
Engage community partners to strengthen prevention efforts and leverage multisystem resources
Develop relationships with child welfare agencies, judicial leaders, legislative leaders, and other influential stakeholders
Develop and communicate methods supporting child welfare reinvestment strategies
Lead continuous quality improvement within Strategic Consulting – Systems Improvement
Provide technical assistance in system reform, financing, practice, workforce management, policy, and legislative affairs
Facilitate peer learning and best-practice sharing among child welfare and community partners
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Human Services, Business, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of 8 years of recent progressive responsible management experience in a public child welfare system; or BA Degree in a related field with 10 years of recent progressive management experience or senior human services leadership, including at least five years in a strategic capacity at the executive senior or system-wide level
Deep, multi-year experience consulting at cabinet-level public administration in child welfare with demonstrated high impact results may substitute for some experience requirements
Experience in strategic planning, systems integration, systems change, and multi-state child welfare systems
Knowledge and experience of state and jurisdiction administration, needs, and influential contacts
Ability to build relationships, provide assistance and resources, learn quickly, conduct assessments/evaluate systems, and work independently
Relationships and experience allowing entry into assigned jurisdictions and positive reception by child welfare administrators
Excellent oral and written communication, negotiating, and listening skills
Commitment to cultural sensitivity regarding diverse cultural, socio-economic, and lifestyle backgrounds
Excellent leadership skills, including training, group facilitation, and project management
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and other job-specific software or technology as needed
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and stressful environments
Regular and reliable attendance
Ability to lift and reach for light objects and type/work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to protect confidential information and follow relevant policies and protocols
Driving on Casey business may require use of a personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance required
Ability to travel across the United States an average of 60% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
12 days of annual leave
12 days of sick leave
10 paid holidays per year
One personal holiday per calendar year
Up to eight weeks of parental leave for eligible employees
Three-month sabbatical with pay after 10 years of continuous, full-time regular employment for employees in good standing
Opportunities for continued learning, training, and development