Executive Lead Public Policy & Government Relations

BusPatrol America LLC; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Unlimited PTO

Purpose-driven career

Culture of safety and learning

AI and smart technology initiatives

Job summary

BusPatrol America LLC is seeking a Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations to lead policy development and legislative implementation for automated school bus stop-arm enforcement across multiple states and municipalities.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will build coalitions, manage staff and contracted lobbyists, and work with Growth, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to advance the company’s safety agenda through data, research, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in public advocacy or government affairs at state/local level.
• Deep knowledge of the legislative process across multiple government levels.
• Proven staff and project management including remote teams and lobbyists.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and research skills.
• Ability to prioritize a high workload in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with policy drafting capability.
• Experience collaborating with politicians, law enforcement, and education stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Coalition Building with law enforcement, school boards, and safety advocates at state/local levels.
• Lead public policy development, drafting, and implementation for automated school bus stop-arm enforcement across governments.
• Supervise internal government relations team and manage external contract lobbyists.
• Coordinate state-by-state policy initiatives with Growth, Legal, and Communications teams.
• Integrate technology policy for municipalities on AI, telematics, and smart city data platforms.
• Build capacity of local champions to engage state/local leaders on safety and policy agenda.
• Promote violator-funded safety programs in growth states with appropriate regulatory frameworks.
• Travel to testify, attend hearings, and participate in industry events and media.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

JD or public policy degree

Tools

CRM software

Legislative tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

BusPatrol America LLC is seeking a Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations to lead policy development and legislative implementation for automated school bus stop-arm enforcement across multiple states and municipalities.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will build coalitions, manage staff and contracted lobbyists, and work with Growth, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to advance the company’s safety agenda through data, research, and stakeholder engagement.