Vice President Public Policy and Government Relations

BusPatrol; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations. This pivotal role is designed for a strategic leader with a passion for public safety and advocacy. You will lead a talented team, navigate complex state laws, and drive initiatives that enhance traffic safety through innovative technology. With a strong emphasis on coalition building and communication, you will represent the company at key events and ensure compliance with regulations. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a real impact in communities across the nation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in public advocacy or government affairs.
• Expertise in transportation and technology-related issues.
• Strong public speaking and media relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research and analysis across states.
• Manage in-house government relations staff and lobbyists.
• Advocate for state policies and represent the company at events.

Skills

Public Policy Advocacy

Government Relations

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Research Abilities

Coalition Building

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Advanced Degree in Public Administration

Tools

MS Office

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Location: Remote (Must be based in the US, in or close to one of the following areas: NYC, DMV, South Florida (Miami, Broward, Palm Beach Counties). Will also consider Austin Texas based candidates.)
Travel: up to 50% travel, mostly domestic, overnight travel
Manages Others: Yes, will oversee a team of internal Government Relations staff and oversee contract lobbying and public affairs firms.
Education: JD preferred, however will accept an advanced public administration, public policy or related field degree
Experience: Combination of 10+ years of experience in-house/industry lobbying or multi-client contract lobbying at the state/local level. Working in federal, state, or larger municipal government policy leadership and public administration roles. Other related public advocacy and government affairs roles Government relations and public policy advocacy expertise, with strong preference for experience and knowledge of camera-based traffic enforcement, as well as transportation, education, and technology-related issues.


THE OPPORTUNITY:

BusPatrol is seeking a sharp and savvy leader to join our team as the Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations. This role is ideal for someone who is a political strategy thought leader with superb writing and oral communication skills, impeccable research abilities, and a keen eye for detail concerning state and local laws. We are seeking a strong team leader who thrives in the dynamic world of public policy, coalition building, and communications strategy around leveraging technology to advance traffic safety causes. The VP will play a critical role in shaping legislation and advancing company business development to expand growth opportunities and safety impact. The VP will also serve a key conduit to our operations, technology/product, legal, implementation and account management teams around policy requirements and compliance. Lastly, the VP will serve at times as a public-facing evangelist for the company at conferences, on panels, and interviews with media concerning traffic safety and technology, and support white paper development to position and promote the quantitative safety impact of our programs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct excellent state-by-state policy research and analysis to understand the differences between various state laws. • Lead the drafting and negotiation of legislation, demonstrating skill in compromise and the art of negotiation. • Manage and lead a team of in-house government relations staff and numerous contract lobbyists across the country. • Determine compensation and incentives for contract lobbyists and manage contractor relationships. • Advocate for state-by-state policy efforts and exhibit thought leadership in coalition building and creativity. • Serve as a key conduit between company growth efforts and account implementations, explaining key points of law to tech, ops, government ops, finance, account management, and implementation teams. • Position BusPatrol as a traffic safety technology thought leader through white paper development and attending traffic safety conferences. • Represent BusPatrol at safety events, conferences, panels, TV, and radio, serving as a company evangelist.


WHAT YOU BRING: • Combination of 10+ years experience in public advocacy, government affairs, and/or lobbying at the state or larger municipality level; senior-level public policy making and/or public administration roles in federal, state, or local government • Expertise in government relations and public policy advocacy, particularly in transportation and/or camera-based traffic enforcement, education, and technology-related issues. • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, negotiate, and educate internal and external stakeholders. • Experience with public speaking and media relations is strongly preferred. • A continuous learner with a passion for political advocacy and child, transportation, and public safety spheres. • Proficient with MS Office tools. • Highly organized, self-starter, and problem solver. • A Juris Doctorate/law degree is preferred; however, an advanced degree in public administration or a similar field will be accepted.




WHO WE ARE
BusPatrol is a socially-conscious, cutting-edge public safety technology company, and nation’s unrivaled top provider of school bus stop-arm traffic camera and enforcement services. Our mission is to make the ride to and from school safety for all students. Through relentless innovation, excellent customer service, and one-of-a-kind value proposition, we strengthen trust and safety in hundreds of communities in partnership with school districts, law enforcement agencies, and local governments.

WHAT WE OFFER
BusPatrol employees get: • A competitive salary and benefits package • Unlimited paid time off • An opportunity to help build an innovative company engaged in positively disrupting numerous sectors with aim towards meaningfully impacting student safety and broader public safety

BusPatrol’s school bus safety programs are violator-funded, meaning that those who break the law pay for the technology that protects children. We build solid partnerships in the communities in which we operate which, coupled with our innovative business model, leads to sustainable efforts to change driver behaviors.


We are looking for a valued member of the BusPatrol team support our safety mission. This is a senior-level role at the company at a unique time in our growth history. We operate in a high-performance culture dedicated to continuous learning and continuous improvement.
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