Required prior experience:** + You have led multi-state education strategies on behalf of complex business enterprises + You have successfully lobbied across a range of education policy issues + You have experience identifying and successfully navigating state policymakers and influencers within state government important to Cengage's business including governors' education staff, departments of education, departments of higher education, workforce development directors, legislators and their staff, boards, associations, coalitions, and others as needed to accomplish stated goals + You have successfully organized and directed multiple contract lobbyists simultaneously across multiple states on a range of issues, varying by state + You understand how state budget cycles, procurement rules, and policy trends influence education purchasing decisions. **About Cengage Group** Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready.