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Recruiting for this role ends on 1/8/2027
Work You'll Do
We are seeking a highly connected, strategic, and growth-oriented Senior Manager, Regulatory, Risk, and Compliance, to drive our State Local Higher Education (SLHE) regulatory intelligence practice. In this role, you will lead sales, relationship building, and market expansion efforts, leveraging your political capital, lobbying background, or deep domain expertise in highly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Revenue Growth: Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within state and local government agencies.
- Leverage & Expand Networks: Utilize your existing political, lobbying, or industry network to secure direct introductions to key public sector buyers, decision-makers, and agency heads.
- Strategic Capture Management: Lead the capture process for SLHE competitive pursuits, positioning our firm as the prime contractor or establishing high-value teaming agreements.
- Solution Selling: Effectively articulate and sell our core capabilities, including rulemaking analysis, policy development frameworks, regulatory impact assessments, and field/remote compliance inspections (excluding traditional financial audit work).
- Market Intelligence: Monitor state and local legislative sessions, administrative rulemaking, and state-level procurement trends to identify emerging agency needs and funding streams.
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 mentor and provide clear 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 Regulatory & Financial Risk offering supports clients' regulatory and compliance needs, balancing risk and regulatory requirements with enhancing business value and optimizing outcomes. We deliver enhanced value through strategic transformation, end-to-end implementation, and focus on business-as-usual sustainability across processes, controls, and data & analytic infrastructures.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience in business development, government relations, or lobbying with a demonstrable history of winning state and local government contracts.
- Specialized experience within a highly regulated sector (e.g., energy/utilities & environment, housing finance, economic development, transportation, state pension funds, financial regulation, or healthcare compliance).
- Experience translating complex government rules and administrative code changes into actionable consulting opportunities and technical solutions.
- Experience pitching to high-level government panels, writing compelling capture briefs, or negotiating strategic partnerships.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
- Ability to travel 10-50%, 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 managing a network of contacts among state and local elected officials, agency executives, procurement officers, and political stakeholders.
- Experience leveraging specific government procurement vehicles and schedules (e.g., management consulting frameworks under NAICS 541611). Background working within or directly advising regulatory bodies or administrative enforcement agencies.
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 $148,200 to $292,300.
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.
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Recruiting for this role ends on 1/8/2027
Work You'll Do
We are seeking a highly connected, strategic, and growth-oriented Senior Manager, Regulatory, Risk, and Compliance, to drive our State Local Higher Education (SLHE) regulatory intelligence practice. In this role, you will lead sales, relationship building, and market expansion efforts, leveraging your political capital, lobbying background, or deep domain expertise in highly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Revenue Growth: Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within state and local government agencies.
- Leverage & Expand Networks: Utilize your existing political, lobbying, or industry network to secure direct introductions to key public sector buyers, decision-makers, and agency heads.
- Strategic Capture Management: Lead the capture process for SLHE competitive pursuits, positioning our firm as the prime contractor or establishing high-value teaming agreements.
- Solution Selling: Effectively articulate and sell our core capabilities, including rulemaking analysis, policy development frameworks, regulatory impact assessments, and field/remote compliance inspections (excluding traditional financial audit work).
- Market Intelligence: Monitor state and local legislative sessions, administrative rulemaking, and state-level procurement trends to identify emerging agency needs and funding streams.
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 mentor and provide clear 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 Regulatory & Financial Risk offering supports clients' regulatory and compliance needs, balancing risk and regulatory requirements with enhancing business value and optimizing outcomes. We deliver enhanced value through strategic transformation, end-to-end implementation, and focus on business-as-usual sustainability across processes, controls, and data & analytic infrastructures.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience in business development, government relations, or lobbying with a demonstrable history of winning state and local government contracts.
- Specialized experience within a highly regulated sector (e.g., energy/utilities & environment, housing finance, economic development, transportation, state pension funds, financial regulation, or healthcare compliance).
- Experience translating complex government rules and administrative code changes into actionable consulting opportunities and technical solutions.
- Experience pitching to high-level government panels, writing compelling capture briefs, or negotiating strategic partnerships.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
- Ability to travel 10-50%, 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 managing a network of contacts among state and local elected officials, agency executives, procurement officers, and political stakeholders.
- Experience leveraging specific government procurement vehicles and schedules (e.g., management consulting frameworks under NAICS 541611). Background working within or directly advising regulatory bodies or administrative enforcement agencies.
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 $148,200 to $292,300.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase17
- Harley Ellis Devereaux8
- Salesforce6
- EAB5
- Workday5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in higher education specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a closely related field
- Experience advising or supporting students in a postsecondary setting
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
- Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and FERPA compliance requirements
- Strong written and oral communication skills for student-facing and cross-departmental work
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and program assessment or review cycles
Tips for Your Higher Education Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to accreditation language
Higher education postings frequently reference regional accreditation standards and program review processes. Mirror that language on your resume when describing past work, because hiring committees often filter applications before a human ever reads them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists higher education specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight data systems you have used
Many postings require hands-on experience with student information systems or enrollment management platforms. Name the specific systems you have used and what you accomplished with them, rather than listing them as a generic skill.
Show outcomes, not just responsibilities
Committees want to see retention rates improved, program participation increased, or compliance gaps closed. Wherever your work moved a measurable needle, describe the starting point and the result, even if the numbers are modest.
Prepare a teaching or program philosophy statement
Many higher education specialist panels ask you to articulate your approach to student development or program design before or during the interview. Draft a concise statement in advance so you are not writing it cold under deadline.
Follow up with the search committee contact
Academic hiring moves slowly, and a brief, professional email a week after your application confirms interest and keeps your name visible. Address it to the search chair named in the posting, not a generic HR inbox.
Higher Education Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most higher education specialists?
The companies hiring the most higher education specialists right now include JPMorganChase, Harley Ellis Devereaux, and Salesforce, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at institutions with large undergraduate enrollment and active federal Title IV funding.
How many higher education specialist jobs are remote?
About 75% of higher education specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in roles focused on online program development, instructional design, and corporate or continuing education partnerships rather than on-campus student services positions.
How do you become a higher education specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field, then gain direct experience in a postsecondary setting through roles in advising, enrollment, or student services. Many employers prefer or require a master's degree for specialist-level work. Building familiarity with student information systems and federal compliance requirements, particularly FERPA and financial aid regulations, strengthens your candidacy considerably before you apply.
Can you get hired as a higher education specialist without much experience?
Yes, entry points exist for candidates with limited direct experience, particularly at community colleges and smaller institutions that value transferable skills from K-12 teaching, social services, or nonprofit program coordination. Emphasize any advising, case management, or workshop facilitation you have done, and target postings that list a bachelor's degree as the minimum rather than requiring several years in a postsecondary environment specifically.
What does the higher education specialist interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a phone or video screen conducted by HR or a search committee member, followed by a panel interview with faculty, staff, and sometimes student representatives. Finalists are frequently asked to deliver a presentation on a program challenge or their advising philosophy. Reference checks and a background check typically close the process, and timelines from application to offer often run several weeks longer than in private-sector hiring.
Where can I find and apply to higher education specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to higher education specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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