Associate VP, State Markets Operations and Strategy (EdTech)

Location: US Remote; travel up to 30% may be required.

Salary: $126,750–$233,750 per year, plus eligibility for the company bonus plan.

Company

hirify.global develops education technology and learning programs, including i-Ready, serving K–8 students and the broader educational community.

What you will do

• Oversee and optimize state dashboard tools covering assessment, policy, and instructional-material requirements across all 50 states.
• Analyze state-level policy and market trends, assess business impacts, and lead strategic adjustments across the organization.
• Partner with Assessment, Adoptions/Bids and Proposals, Educator Success, Marketing, Sales, Research, and State Solutions teams to collect and use state-market data.
• Produce recurring reports, tailored resources, and interactive dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Manage dependencies, risks, retrospectives, and process improvements related to state strategies.
• Advise the Vice President, Policy and Engagement; lead special projects and develop policy cases, proposals, research, and external communications materials.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of state assessment and instructional-materials markets, K–12 education, edtech, and curriculum and assessment trends.
• 5–10 years of successful management experience in cross-functional edtech, digital, or assessment programs.
• Bachelor’s degree and familiarity with state education policy, departments of education, and national K–12 trends.
• Expertise in Smartsheet and similar collaboration or project-management tools, including SharePoint.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into strategic recommendations, business cases, policy proposals, and actionable next steps.
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• PMP certification.
• Product management experience.
• MBA or MA in a relevant field.
• Experience with digital assessment, curricular products, edtech, publishing, or high-stakes assessment use cases.
• Familiarity with hirify.global products and services.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on improving classrooms and accessible learning experiences.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for eligible employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible vacation and sick policy, twelve paid holidays, and a winter office closure.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment focused on precision, measurable results, continuous improvement, and professional growth.