Education Technology Practice Lead

ATS+Partners • New York, NY

4d • $100 - $185 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Technology Practice Lead is the senior technical authority for our work with schools and districts. You will lead consulting engagements across technology assessment, planning, procurement, systems and data, and adoption while setting the technical and quality standards for the practice. You will also oversee our federal E-Rate work. As a registered E-Rate consultant (CRN 17049150), ATS requires senior review and approval of work submitted under our consultant registration. We are building this practice, so this role goes beyond delivering engagements. You will help shape how we scope, deliver, document, and continuously improve our work while coaching the consultants and analysts supporting it.

Requirements

• Substantial experience advising schools or districts on technology, or leading technology in one, covering infrastructure, networks, procurement, and planning
• Hands-on ownership of E-Rate filings for multiple applicants across multiple funding years, including Forms 470 and 471, and experience managing PIA review and at least one appeal or comparable compliance matter.
• Working command of EPC, eligible services, Category One and Category Two rules, discount calculations, competitive bidding, invoicing, CIPA, and record retention
• Ability to evaluate evidence independently, explain decisions clearly, and stop work that does not meet quality or ethical standards
• Experience identifying and managing vendor, procurement, and conflict-of-interest issues, and careful handling of sensitive school data
• Significant experience leading education technology, IT consulting, or technology strategy engagements.
• Strong knowledge of K-12 technology environments, including networks, wireless, connectivity, devices, systems, and procurement.
• Experience advising senior school or district technology leaders.
• Strong judgment, documentation, and quality-management skills.
• Experience coaching or reviewing the work of other consultants or analysts.
• Substantive E-Rate experience, including USAC processes, competitive bidding, filings, and compliance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• District or school technology leadership experience, for example as a CTO, technology director, or equivalent
• CoSN CETL or a comparable education technology leadership credential.
• Experience with charter schools, multi-site networks, or multiple billed entity numbers
• Experience building or improving a consulting practice's quality controls, and familiarity with public USAC data

Responsibilities

• Lead technology assessments and planning covering networks, wireless, connectivity, devices, systems, and refresh strategies.
• Advise clients on technology procurement, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Connect technology strategy with available funding without allowing funding to dictate the technology plan.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor in client engagements.
• Establish technical standards, methodologies, quality controls, and engagement documentation.
• Review client work and coach Consultants and Analysts.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand ATS's education technology capabilities.
• Partner with the Engagement Principal, who leads client relationships and commercial strategy.
• Review and approve E-Rate filings and supporting documentation before submission under ATS's CRN.
• Oversee competitive bidding, PIA responses, appeals, invoicing, and higher-risk or complex engagements.
• Ensure E-Rate decisions and supporting evidence are clearly documented.
• Maintain appropriate conflict-of-interest controls and separation between consulting and service-provider activities.

Benefits

• $100 to $185 per hour, depending on experience
• Approximately 10 to 15 hours per month through most of the year, rising to 40 to 60 per month during the January to March E-Rate filing window
• Training and conference opportunities, with an annual learning budget
• Hybrid work anchored to our New York City office, with fully remote considered for candidates in the continental United States
• Benefit eligibility for a fractional engagement will be confirmed in the offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed