Desired skills/certifications (any additional skills desired but not required to be considered for the position):
General Summary
AEM Corporation is seeking to add a select few individuals to its high-performing, extremely passionate, hybrid education services team. Individuals with a passion for challenging the status quo and pushing towards real and meaningful impact, a vision for improving all levels of the education ecosystem to increase the educational outcomes of all students, and a drive to roll-up their sleeves and get the job done are encouraged to apply.
This entry to mid-level position provides an opportunity to engage in a wide array of education projects enabling candidates to increase their knowledge base, experience, and skills in a way that facilitates real and meaningful growth opportunities within the organization.
About AEM Corporation
AEM's Commercial and Civilian Government division is a recognized market leader in helping education clients improve the programs, systems, processes, and data used to advance student learning. Our staff of specialized subject matter experts and project management professionals provide in-depth expertise across diverse topics such as education leadership, educator workforce development, school choice, personalized learning, strategic data use, data management and privacy, special education, head start, and early learning.
AEM is more than a successful company, it is an engaging and empowering organization with a strong culture of meaningfully supporting all staff. We are looking for team members who are ready to engage and become an integral part of our team as we continue to push to impact the field of education in powerful ways.
What you'll do as an Education Associate
- Provide expertise and apply education-related knowledge across a range of topics, such as standards and instruction, teacher and leader development, educator and district/school accountability systems, personalized learning, multi-lingual learners, school improvement, instructional coaching, educator credentialing, educational organizational operating structures and roles/responsibilities, education technology and AI, evidence-based practices, data management and use, and ESSA
- Design and deliver remote and/or on-site support to education stakeholders and grantees
- Support facilitation of technical assistance/professional development on complex topics in politically sensitive environments
- Contribute to identification of gaps in approaches to support and creation of innovative solutions for clients and grantee stakeholders
- Support preparation and facilitation of meetings with AEM, subcontractors, and clients including the U.S. Department of Education, state and local educational agencies, non-profits, foundations and education associations
- Contribute to product development including publications, deliverables, reports, protocols, standard operating procedures, educational standards and accountability resources, and plans
- Design and moderate virtual discussions, webinars, conference calls, and meetings including capturing notes and tracking action items
- Collect, track, and display data to monitor support activities that will be used to drive improvements
- Collaboratively work with a team, including subcontractors
- Support the team with knowledge management and monthly reporting
Required Qualifications (What You'll Bring to the Role)
- Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree in public administration, P-12 education, or related field a plus
- Minimum of four (4) years in an education policy, analysis, or closely-related role at a local educational agency, state, non-profit, federal or contractor organization
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills including presentations before small, medium, and/or large groups
- High attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills with a practiced ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
- Expert knowledge and experience using the Microsoft 365 Suite, SmartSheet, and Zoom
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a hybrid team located across the U.S.
- Must be willing and able to travel to the Washington, DC metro area and other areas of the United States at least four times per year
- Ability to obtain a security clearance via a Public Trust background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong preference for experience in a federal or state contractor role supporting education, policy, and human services
- Experience and relationships with the U.S. Department of Education, state education agencies, and education non-profits
- Experience as a school and/or district-level administrator
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local contracting regulations and processes
- Demonstrated experience with providing technical assistance, analyzing educational data in a policy context, and managing grants
How We Work
- Client-focused: We listen first and ask questions to build our understanding so that we can meet clients where they are and value their prior knowledge and experiences.
- Team-first: We check our resources, seek help early, offer help often, and raise the bar through pairing, peer reviews, and shared playbooks.
- Outcome driven: We focus on key metrics that matter, including quality trends, timelines, and decision impact. We are always learning to iterate and deliver value faster.
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AEM and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. - AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Federal law requires Twenty Bridge Staffing and its affiliates to verify identity and employment eligibility with information from your Form I-9. The E-Verify system is used.
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA") imposes specific obligations on businesses processing personal information of California residents. Pursuant to the CCPA, AEM and its affiliates are required to provide applicants who are California residents a notice, used at or before the point of collection of such personal information, which identifies the categories of personal information that may be collected and why AEM and its affiliates collect such information. Applicants can find information about AEM's privacy policy and CCPA here.
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AEM Corporation
$85,000-$100,000
Mar 10, 2026