Special Education Team Lead - Manager

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Work You'll Do

As a Manager, you will:

• Lead the support team in executing program, policy, and measurement responsibilities for the program.

• Build trusted advisor relationships with key client executives through content-driven discussions aligned to the client's priorities and relevant trends, particularly in the context of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

• Develop a broad understanding of Deloitte's capabilities to bring the best Deloitte resources to address client issues within the military family space, with a focus on supporting policy development for military-connected families.

• Demonstrate valuable industry/sector perspective with consideration of the client's mission and translating those insights into opportunities, especially in relation to Part B and Part C of IDEA.

• Identify creative ideas for new products and services for the client that support the needs of military-connected family members with special medical or educational needs.

• Lead strategic processes and discussions based on the client history, organization challenges, regulatory, and decision processes, with a focus on program compliance and implementation.

• Identify and influence key decision-makers at all levels within the client organization to support policy development and implementation.

• Understand models and theories of organizational collaboration to effectively develop junior practitioners, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

• Implement performance measurement and process standardization to ensure consistent and effective program delivery.

• Drive programmatic improvement by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices in program management.

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to provide clear mentorship and guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Strategy offering architects bold strategies to achieve business and mission goals, enabling growth, competitive advantage, technology modernization, and continuous digital and AI transformation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree

• 10+ years of experience working with education and program management

• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

• Experience working with military/veteran health

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $159,100 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.