Vice President Policy and Performance

Acelero Learning

7d • $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

Acelero, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Policy & Performance to lead enterprise-wide policy strategy, performance systems, and compliance infrastructure across our early childhood education network. This role oversees the centralized Performance, Implementation & Impact (PII) function and ensures that policies, reporting, and data practices are accurate, reliable, scalable, and decision-useful across all markets. This leader will drive the integration of data governance, performance reporting, and Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) to strengthen program fidelity, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, data science, social sciences, or a related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in policy development and technology-driven reporting
• 3+ years of experience managing operations for a multi-site organization (early learning strongly preferred)
• 2+ years of proven supervisory/people leadership experience
• Ability to travel up to 25–30% for site visits and meetings

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public policy or related field
• Experience in Head Start, childcare, public Pre-K, or other regulated early childhood systems

Responsibilities

• Lead Acelero’s policy and performance strategy, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance across markets
• Oversee organizational data governance and reporting infrastructure, partnering with technology and cross-functional teams to strengthen tools and systems
• Direct the Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) and coaching framework to support implementation quality and continuous improvement
• Define and monitor key performance and compliance metrics, building tools that improve visibility and decision-making
• Conduct at least three annual site visits to assess implementation and support ongoing performance improvement
• Supervise and develop a high-performing team, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables

Benefits

• A high-impact leadership role with the ability to shape policy, performance, and decision-making across a multi-state network
• A mission-driven organization focused on outcomes for children and families
• The opportunity to build scalable systems that improve how teams operate and how leaders make decisions
• A collaborative environment where strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued
• We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive