Product Strategist

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}Title: Product Strategist Location: Merrifield, VA (Hybrid 3x/week)Duration: Initial 6 Month Contract with Potential ExtensionsCompensation: $40-50/HR W2Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC HoldersThis contractor role supports the Events, Offers & Incentives (EOI) team by managing and coordinating the end-to-end onboarding and operational readiness of vendors and merchants participating in debit card offers, incentives, and events. The role focuses on ensuring merchants move efficiently from intake through approvals, onboarding, and launch within the card ecosystem.The position works cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to support a consistent, compliant, and scalable onboarding experience. Execution is supported through disciplined work management using Azure DevOps (ADO) to track progress, manage dependencies, and support timely delivery.ResponsibilitiesSupport the end-to-end vendor and merchant onboarding process for debit offers, incentives, and eventsCoordinate merchant and vendor opportunities from initial intake through approvals, onboarding, and launch readinessPartner with internal stakeholders (product, marketing, operations, legal, risk, compliance, and analytics) to ensure onboarding requirements are metServe as a point of coordination for external vendors and merchants, supporting alignment on scope, timelines, and operational needsTrack onboarding activities, milestones, risks, and dependencies using Azure DevOps (ADO)Maintain accurate visibility into the vendor and merchant pipeline, including status, blockers, and readinessSupport standardized onboarding processes, documentation, and communications to improve consistency and efficiencyPrepare clear summaries and materials for leadership updates, vendor reviews, and program status reportingReview and interpret performance data (engagement, redemption, usage) to support prioritization and operational decision-makingCapture decisions, track action items, and support follow-through across internal teams and external partnersQualifications and Soft Skill RequirementsRequired QualificationsExperience supporting vendor or merchant onboarding, operations, or partnership management in payments, offers, loyalty, or related programsFamiliarity with cross-functional onboarding processes involving legal, risk, compliance, and operationsStrong working experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar work management toolsAbility to review performance data and support data-informed prioritization and recommendationsSoft Skill RequirementsStrong organizational and execution skills with attention to detailClear and professional communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendorsAbility to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to problem-solvingDesired SkillsExperience in debit, credit, payments, or card-based programs, including vendor or merchant onboardingDirect experience working with external vendors, merchants, processors, acquirers, or payment partnersFamiliarity with enterprise intake, approval, compliance, risk, and governance processesEducational background in a related field such as Business, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, or MarketingExperience working in financial services, banking, payments, or fintech environmentsStrong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, operationally focused, executive-ready materialsInformation collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/. By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.