EdTech Standards and Procurement Consultant

Digital Promise

9d•$80 - $90•Remote

About The Position

The Powerful Learning EdTech Standards and Procurement Consultant works with internal and external partners to advance field standards, draft proposals, develop marketplace strategies with identified partners, and support districts and states with procurement policies. This is an hourly, project-based role engaged for special projects as needed. The consultant convenes education partners, research entities, and EdTech providers to establish and scale standards for quality, privacy, and interoperability. They facilitate working groups, develop evaluation frameworks and benchmarks, and encourage adoption across developers, districts, and state education agencies. The role also leads and supports proposals, grant applications, partner agreements, statements of work, MOUs, and budgets, and identifies funding channels aligned with organizational priorities. The consultant co-designs marketplace strategies, analyzes EdTech market conditions, supports pilots of learning solutions, and creates public guidance to help district leaders assess vendors. They provide technical assistance and policy guidance to districts and state agencies, review procurement policies, and develop model rubrics, RFP templates, and policy recommendations. The position requires effective project leadership, stakeholder communication, relationship management, analytical problem-solving, and a commitment to Digital Promise’s equity goals and inclusive workplace culture. It is primarily remote within a hybrid organization, with travel at least four times per year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat; additional travel may be required. Compensation is $80–$90 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience leading multi-stakeholder education R&D projects and scaling human-centered programs, products, or policies.
Demonstrated expertise connecting research, practice, and policy through leadership and dissemination.
Leadership experience connecting research and practice and impacting policy.
Ability to secure funding and manage a complex portfolio of projects.
Ability to envision and lead innovative research, design, and evaluation initiatives, preferably across PK–16 educational settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical constituents.
Strong project leadership skills, including developing proposals, advising cross-functional initiatives, managing scope, and delivering strategic results on time.
Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including educators, designers, developers, and administrators.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including developing and executing long-term research and development projects and partnerships.
Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Passion for education, technology, and their potential to transform learning; a team mentality, creativity, and a positive, collaborative spirit.
Strategic leadership ability to inspire, guide, and influence stakeholders toward common goals; ability to be agile, self-aware, and communicate honestly, ethically, and clearly.
Adaptability to evolving technologies and trends in education and emerging technologies.
Strong commitment to Digital Promise’s mission and impact goals.
Interest in redesigning learning systems to better serve historically and systemically excluded people.
Experience collaborating across functions to share information, complete projects on time, and reach goals.
Ability to manage competing priorities, proactively communicate with stakeholders, mitigate risks, and lead projects to milestones.
Ability and willingness to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all organizational levels and external partners.
Willingness to travel at least four times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat; additional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Convene and collaborate with education partners, research entities, and EdTech providers to establish, advance, and scale 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 evaluation frameworks prioritizing student data privacy, security, and technical interoperability.
Drive adoption of field-wide benchmarks among technology developers, districts, and state education agencies.
Lead and support drafting strategic proposals, grant applications, and partner agreements.
Write and synthesize technical narrative sections for grant applications and philanthropic funding opportunities.
Develop statements of work, memoranda of understanding, and project budgets with strategic partners.
Identify emerging funding channels aligned with organizational goals in EdTech standards and procurement reform.
Co-design and execute marketplace strategies to increase transparency, evaluate solution efficacy, and align investments with learner needs.
Analyze 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 learning solutions in authentic school environments.
Create public-facing guidance and tools to help district leaders navigate vendors and demand higher product standards.
Provide technical assistance and policy guidance to districts and state education agencies on procurement frameworks and evidence-based purchasing.
Review state and local purchasing policies to identify barriers to efficient and equitable EdTech adoption.
Draft model procurement rubrics, RFP templates, and policy recommendations integrating equity, evidence, and privacy requirements.
Provide tailored technical assistance workshops and advisory support to procurement teams, district technology leaders, and policymakers.
Support organizational health and cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture and employee experience.
Contribute positively to team and organizational culture in line with team values and commitments.
Manage competing priorities and projects with attention to quality, timelines, and changing needs.
Keep stakeholders informed, mitigate risks, and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and advance Digital Promise’s equity goals.