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Time is spent at every level, including working with state partners, local program staff, and most importantly our clients. Executive Directors are responsible for identifying growth opportunities within existing programs and forging new business opportunities that enable Acumen to serve more families. This position may be assigned direct reports with related supervisory responsibilities. The professionalism, work ethic and standards displayed in this position will have a dramatic effect on the reputation and continued success of the company.\nEstablish, foster and grow relationships with key stakeholders including state/program representatives, third party case worker organizations, key decision makers within local, state and national agencies, and advocacy groups.\nDevelop strategies to support the growth of existing and new programs through marketing, education and community outreach to potential recipients and social services organizations.\nAct as liaison between the funding entity and Acumen; communicate any opportunities and/or issues that may directly impact the client or Acumen.\nAssist with contract renewals, expansions and contract outcomes; communicate changes that may impact services received and services rendered in a timely and efficient manner.\nSupervise a staff, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities such as interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, providing performance evaluations, overseeing wage and salary administration, and developing goals as well as procedures to ensure achievement of goals.\nUnderstand and stay up to date on the program rules, regulations and implementation needs while being able to effectively communicate and explain said rules to external and internal stakeholders.\nRepresent Acumen publicly at events such as conferences, trade shows, forums, stakeholder groups, pre-bidders, etc., which may require public speaking in order to actively market services to the general public.\nReport program statistics and information to key stakeholders through survey results and regular reporting as necessary.\nProvide one on one and/or group training and support to enrolling employers, employees and contract partners on a regular basis and as needed/requested.\nOrganize, structure, and schedule one on one or group training sessions to meet the needs of the client.\nWork a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, week nights and holidays.\nTravel when needed, including overnight, via ground transportation and/or flight to meet with customers, contract partners, and state level representatives.\nALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelors degree; and Minimum of three (3) years experience in organizational management related to self-directed services.\nPrior experience managing and supervising team members.\nMust have the ability to work remotely.\nMust be able to work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, week nights and holidays.\nMust be able to travel, up to 60%, including overnight(s), via ground transportation and/or via flight.\nMaintain valid drivers license within state of residence and valid automobile insurance.\nAcumen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nExperience:\nOrganizational management: 3 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Acumen","rawCompany":"acumen","city":"Dedham","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:32:15.472Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1011.00","title":"Chief Executives","slug":"chief-executives"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Executive Director","description":"ABOUT THE COMPANY\nAcumen, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. 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