Vice President Policy and Performance

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. What You’ll Do 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 What You’ll Bring 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 Bonus Points if you have: Master’s degree in public policy or related field Experience in Head Start, childcare, public Pre-K, or other regulated early childhood systems When/Where/How Much? When: Early 2026 Where: Remote (25-30% travel for site visits and work meetings) How Much: Up to $135,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package Why You’ll Love Working With Us 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. Acelero Learning's mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through. At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.