BusPatrol

Safer Buses, Safer Kids.

Director of Public Policy

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2017H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California + 6 more

Posted

173 days ago

Salary

$225K - $250K / year

Seniority

Lead

7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Conduct state-by-state policy research and analysis to identify differences in laws and regulations • Draft and support the negotiation of legislation, providing analysis and recommendations to leadership • Partner with external contract lobbyists and advocacy partners to advance state-level policy goals • Collaborate across internal teams — operations, product, legal, government ops, finance, and implementation — to translate policy requirements into actionable steps • Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory and legislative issues impacting growth and compliance • Develop briefing materials, legislative summaries, and policy papers to position BusPatrol as a thought leader in traffic safety technology • Represent BusPatrol at conferences, policy forums, and industry events; participate in panels and speaking engagements as needed • Contribute to the development of communication strategies that support coalition-building and stakeholder engagement

Job Requirements

7–10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or lobbying at the state or large municipal level
Demonstrated success advancing policy initiatives in transportation, education, or technology-related areas
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and educate stakeholders
Experience with public speaking and media engagement preferred
Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
Highly organized, self-starter, and problem solver with a passion for child safety, transportation, and public policy
A Juris Doctorate/law degree is preferred; however, an advanced degree in public administration or a similar field will be accepted

Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package
Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety
The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology
The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork