Performance Management, Data, and Interest Holder Engagement

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a contractor to support the continued development and implementation of the Reimagine & Transform strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and performance management efforts. The contractor will work closely with the Division of Early Childhood to refine and operationalize the Reimagine & Transform priorities, convert strategic goals into a clear implementation roadmap, and develop a revised organizational structure. The contractor will also establish implementation data routines, translate data into leadership-ready insights, and provide ongoing advisory and implementation support. The scope of work includes facilitating strategic planning sessions, developing communications materials, preparing meeting materials, and establishing implementation data routines. The contractor must demonstrate deep knowledge of early childhood education systems, expertise in strategic planning, and experience in organizational change and redesign. • Key responsibilities include: • Facilitating structured strategic planning sessions • Supporting the development of a revised organizational structure • Developing communications materials and a backwards communications plan • Preparing meeting materials and facilitating engagement with stakeholders • Establishing implementation data routines and translating data into leadership-ready insights • Providing ongoing advisory and implementation support