State Partnerships Manager (Remote, USA - Arkansas Travel)

About Recidiviz

Recidiviz is dedicated to creating safer and healthier communities by enhancing outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system. Utilizing advanced data infrastructure and thoughtful product design, the organization reduces incarceration rates and supports criminal justice leaders with data-informed decisions. The team collaborates closely with state criminal justice agencies, justice-impacted people, and partner organizations, supported by renowned philanthropists and foundations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a State Partnerships Manager who will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with state prison leadership, primarily in Arkansas. This full-time remote role requires frequent travel (3-5 business days monthly) to Little Rock and other Arkansas correctional facilities and parole offices. Candidates ideally live in locations with direct or convenient flights to Little Rock but do not need to reside in Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly identify, analyze, and document the needs of correctional staff and justice-involved persons.
• Establish deep connections with key stakeholders by ensuring they feel heard and supported.
• Customize and deliver Recidiviz core products and provide ad hoc data analyses to impress state partners.
• Articulate clear recommendations to product managers, UX designers, data analysts, and engineers to support state-specific goals.
• Steer partnerships toward effective impact and financial sustainability.
• Employ strong self-management skills to navigate challenges encountered in correctional environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proactive problem solver, independently tackling challenges as they arise.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building within difficult environments, showing persistence and creativity.
• Experience working with or within state government agencies, preferably with existing Missouri state agency relationships.
• Effective leader of processes, skilled in creating clear, replicable workflows and documentation, managing cross-functional teams well.
• Open-minded, humble, and curious with excellent empathetic listening skills.
• Comfortable and enthusiastic about technology and data-driven products.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in roles such as account management, product management, political strategy, business development, or policy.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Arkansas as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct connection to the criminal justice system or strong passion for impactful work in this field.
• Located in or near cities offering convenient or direct flights to Little Rock, Arkansas.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position ranges from $112,000 to $131,000 annually, dependent on skills and experience. Compensation is standardized to ensure fairness and resource responsibility and is non-negotiable.

• Supportive colleagues committed to meaningful work.
• 90% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Flexible time off with 20 PTO days and 13 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan including a 5% company match without a vesting period.
• Complimentary medical memberships and inclusive fertility, family-forming, hormonal health, and gender-affirming care benefits.
• Monthly wellness credits and free mental health resources.
• Flexible remote working options with well-located offices.
• Annual company offsites and ad-hoc gatherings.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment combining tech startup excitement with nonprofit purpose.

Additional Information

Recidiviz maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively recruiting and supporting individuals regardless of race, religion, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and more. The company also considers applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law. Reasonable accommodations can be provided upon request.