Deputy Director for Strategic Partnerships
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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Educational and Media Services
Title: Deputy Director for Strategic Partnerships
State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $181,000-$220,000
Pay Band: 7
Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia
Location: NOVA Science Center
Agency Website: https://smv.org/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Job Description:
The Science Museum is seeking a Deputy Director for Strategic Partnerships who can build influential relationships and advance the partnerships that will shape our future.
In this senior leadership role, you will cultivate relationships with government leaders, corporate partners, community organizations, and philanthropic supporters to advance the Science Museum's mission and long-term growth. You will lead governmental relations, legislative and budget initiatives, and strategic partnerships while advising senior leadership and representing the Science Museum with key stakeholders across the Commonwealth. This position will also coordinate with the three Foundations that support the Science Museum's mission to execute high-impact funding opportunities.
Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov/.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HRA, HSA, life insurance, 457 and pension plan, short and long-term disability and employee assistance program. The Science Museum has a generous paid time off policy, including vacation leave, four days family & personal leave, eight sick days per year and 12 paid holidays.
The salary range for this position is $181,000-$220,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, certifications, internal equity and applicable market considerations at the time of offer.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience and knowledge of governmental relations, legislative processes, public policy, state budget development, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement strategies aligned with institutional priorities; analyze legislation, policy, budgets, and funding opportunities; and cultivate relationships with elected officials, government agencies, corporate partners, donors, and community stakeholders. Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and project coordination skills are essential, as is the ability to advise senior leadership and Boards, exercise sound judgment and diplomacy, and manage competing priorities while advancing the Science Museum's mission and representing the institution with senior-level stakeholders and statewide partners.
Additional Considerations
Experience working with state government, legislative bodies, public-sector agencies, or nonprofit, educational, or cultural institutions is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804.372.3766
Email: hr@smv.org
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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