TL;DR

State Partnerships Manager (GovTech): Managing relationships with state correctional departments to reduce prison populations with an accent on stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on articulating state-specific needs to product teams and driving the implementation of technology products within challenging government environments.

Location: Boston, MA. Must be based in the US. Hybrid setup requiring in-person meetings in Boston (3-10 business days per month) and travel within Massachusetts to prisons and parole offices (1-4 days per month).

Salary: $112,000–$131,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a tech non-profit that builds data infrastructure and products to help criminal justice leaders safely and equitably reduce prison populations.

What you will do

Build and maintain deep relationships with key stakeholders and leadership teams within state prison agencies.
Document the specific needs of correctional actors and justice-involved individuals to guide product development.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to adapt core product offerings and data analysis capabilities for state partners.
Drive partnerships toward successful impact and long-term financial sustainability.
Navigate high-intensity environments, including regular visits to prison facilities and parole offices.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in account management, product management, political strategy, lobbying, or policy.
Experience working with Massachusetts government agencies and established relationships that can be leveraged.
Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and relationship management in challenging environments.
Strong communication and documentation skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
Comfort with technology and the ability to guide data analysis and tech products.
US work authorization (visa sponsorship is not available).

Nice to have

Lived or working experience with the operations and consequences of the US criminal justice system.
Deep passion for criminal justice reform and social impact.

Culture & Benefits

Mission-driven culture emphasizing kindness, humility, and learning from failure.
Comprehensive insurance coverage (90% for medical, dental, and vision) for employees and dependents.
Flexible time off including 20 days of PTO and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with a 5% company match and no vesting period.
Family-forming benefits via Carrot and mental health support via Talkspace.
Annual company offsites and flexible access to offices in Oakland and Manhattan.