About the Position
The Powerful Learning EdTech Standards and Procurement Consultant will work with internal and external partners to advance field standards, draft proposals, focus on marketplace strategy with identified partners, and support districts and states with their procurement policies. This is an hourly, project-based role engaged for special projects as needed.
Responsibilities
Field Standards & Partner Alignment
Convene and collaborate with education partners, research entities, and EdTech providers to establish, advance, and scale robust field standards for quality, privacy, and interoperability.
- Facilitate working groups and cross-sector coalitions to define and advance shared definitions of EdTech quality and efficacy.
- Establish standardized evaluation frameworks that prioritize student data privacy, security, and technical interoperability.
- Drive broad adoption of field-wide benchmarks among technology developers, districts, and state education agencies.
Proposal Development & Strategic Growth
Lead and support the drafting of strategic proposals, grant applications, and partner agreements to advance key organizational initiatives and funding priorities.
- Write and synthesize technical narrative sections for complex grant applications and philanthropic funding opportunities.
- Develop clear statements of work, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and project budgets with strategic partners.
- Identify emerging funding channels aligned with organizational goals in EdTech standards and procurement reform.
Marketplace Strategy & District Partnerships
Co-design and execute marketplace strategies alongside partners to increase EdTech market transparency, evaluate solution efficacy, and align technology investments with learner needs.
- Analyze current EdTech market conditions to identify gaps in product quality, accessibility, and evidence of impact.
- Partner with product developers and research entities to pilot and validate promising learning solutions in authentic school environments.
- Create public-facing guidance and tools that help district leaders navigate vendor landscapes and demand higher product standards.
District & State Procurement Policy Support
Deliver direct technical assistance and policy guidance to school districts and state education agencies to modernize procurement frameworks, streamline adoption processes, and promote evidence-based purchasing.
- Conduct thorough reviews of state and local purchasing policies to identify barriers to efficient and equitable EdTech adoption.
- Draft model procurement rubrics, RFP templates, and policy recommendations that integrate equity, evidence, and privacy requirements.
- Provide tailored technical assistance workshops and advisory support to procurement teams, district technology leaders, and policymakers.
Organization and Team Culture
- Ensure organizational health and cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture and employee experience
- Contribute positively to the culture of the functional group, team and organization based on our team values and commitments
Project Management
- Effectively manages competing priorities and leads projects with a strict focus on quality, timelines, and adapting to changing needs.
- Proactively keeps stakeholders informed, mitigates risks, and motivates cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and advance Digital Promise’s equity goals.
Core Competencies
- Analytical & Problem Solving: Utilize data and research to adapt to changing project needs, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions.
- Relationship Management: Highly collaborative and organized, with a proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships to drive execution.
- Communication: Demonstrate active listening, clear written and verbal communication, and effective use of workplace tools (e.g., Slack, Asana) to foster strong interpersonal connections.
- Continuous Learning: Actively pursue professional development, stay current with industry trends, and build diverse internal and external networks.
Qualifications
- Education: Advanced degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience leading multi-stakeholder education R&D projects and scaling human-centered programs, products, or policies.
- Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in connecting research, practice and policy through leadership and dissemination.
- Experience: Experience in a leadership role related to connecting research and practice and impacting policy. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to successfully secure funding and manage a complex portfolio of projects.
- Innovation: Ability to envision and lead the conception and implementation of innovative research, design and evaluation initiatives preferably across PK-16 educational settings.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical constituents.
- Project Guidance: Strong project leadership skills with the ability to develop compelling proposals, advise cross-functional initiatives, manage project scope, and deliver strategic results on time.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including educators, designers, developers, and administrators.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute long-term research and development projects and partnerships into strategies.
- Data-driven: Experience using data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Passion: A deep passion for education, technology, and the potential of their intersection to transform learning experiences. A passion for learning, a team mentality, creativity, and a positive “can-do” “yes-and” spirit.
- Thought Leadership: Proven strategic leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and influence stakeholders toward achieving common goals. Ability to be agile, self-aware, and communicate honestly, ethically, and clearly.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to evolving technologies and trends in the rapidly changing landscape related to emerging technologies and education. A personal ability to be agile as conditions within and outside of the organization shifts.
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Working Conditions
Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization. The position is primarily working in a remote environment. Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat. Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities.
Physical/Sensory Demands: Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.
Compensation
$80-$90 Hourly, Based on experience
To Apply
Please apply and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful.
Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.