Director, Talent Strategy

Emerging Strategy

. Lead the design, refinement, and delivery of adaptive talent ecosystem planning work .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and leading talent ecosystem strategies, with a strong focus on workforce and economic development. Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder initiatives and translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

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Talent Ecosystem Strategy DevelopmentMulti-Stakeholder Initiative LeadershipWorkforce Data AnalysisProposal Development and BudgetingStaff Supervision and Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Talent Ecosystem PlanningAssessment Tool DevelopmentData Dashboard CreationEquity-Driven Solutions DesignWorkforce Policy KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementFramework DevelopmentProject ScopingBudget ManagementLabor Market Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsExecutive PresenceFacilitation SkillsCuriosity and Learning AgilityCollaborative Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Workforce DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentEducation PolicyClient OutcomesState and Regional Talent PlansEmployer PartnershipsThought LeadershipVirtual CollaborationHigh-Accountability Team CultureStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, refinement, and delivery of adaptive talent ecosystem planning work
Develop assessment tools, planning frameworks, data and dashboard products, and implementation supports
Serve as day-to-day lead for statewide talent plans and regional talent collaboratives
Manage scope, quality, timelines, budgets, and client outcomes
Advise governors’ offices, state agencies, regional leaders, and employer-led intermediaries
Design and facilitate senior-level convenings, steering committees, and working sessions
Translate labor market, education, and workforce data into practical client recommendations
Coach state and regional teams through implementation and provide technical assistance
Partner with the Principal on portfolio direction, service offerings, and annual planning
Lead business development, relationship cultivation, proposals, and scopes of work
Supervise, coach, and develop staff; manage consultants and cross-portfolio teams
Expand ESG’s visibility and thought leadership through presentations, publications, and national partnerships
Serve as a thought partner to other portfolios and contribute to firmwide projects
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years’ professional experience developing and leading talent, workforce, or career pathways strategy
At least 3 years leading multi-stakeholder initiatives at the state, regional, or national level
Experience working from at least two parts of the talent ecosystem
Deep understanding of talent ecosystems across education, workforce, and economic development
Demonstrated experience designing or leading a state or regional talent, workforce, or economic development plan from strategy through implementation
Understanding of how AI and technology change reshape jobs, skills, and hiring
Skills using labor market, education, and workforce outcome data
Experience designing and executing equity-driven solutions
Knowledge of workforce, education, and economic development policy and funding at federal, state, and local levels
Proven track record building durable partnerships among employers, education and training providers, intermediaries, and public agencies
Track record originating and growing client and funder relationships
Experience leading proposal development, scoping, and budgeting for multi-phase engagements
Experience developing new frameworks, tools, or service offerings
Strong peer networks with state and national organizations
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Executive presence and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a largely virtual environment
Ability to build relationships and facilitate joint problem-solving
Curiosity and ability to develop new knowledge and skills
Ability to travel as needed
At least 5 years of experience directly supervising staff
Experience building and leading project teams including staff, consultants, and partner organizations
Commitment to an inclusive, high-accountability team culture
No educational credential is explicitly required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance
Flex spending
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Generous vacation
Holidays
Flexible work environment
Virtual firm environment
Equal opportunity employer