Director of Public Policy jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

BusPatrol · 3 months ago

Director of Public Policy

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
date7+ years exp

BusPatrol is a technology company focused on public safety, particularly in the student transportation sector. They are seeking a Director of Public Policy and Government Relations to support policy development, coalition building, and communications strategy to advance traffic safety initiatives through technology.

GovTechLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyTransportation

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Public policy expertiseLegislative analysisCoalition buildingAnalytical skillsCommunicationPublic speakingNegotiation skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

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
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

Preferred

Experience with public speaking and media engagement
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

Company

BusPatrol

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
BusPatrol is the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm solution, protecting 2M students, reducing violations, and making roads safer.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Lorton, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://buspatrol.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Weatherford Capital
2024-06-06Private Equity
2024-01-09Private Equity

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Karoon Monfared
CEO
linkedin
leader-logo
Justin Meyers
President & Chief Innovation Officer
linkedin

Recent News

GlobeNewswire
BusPatrol, GHSA, and Safe Kids Worldwide Host Inaugural National School Bus Safety Summit, Bringing Together Nation’s Top Safety Leaders to Confront Growing Crisis on America’s Roads
2025-12-15
BusPatrol
BusPatrol Named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and Inc. 5000 for Advancing School Bus Safety
2025-11-20
BusPatrol
Officials Announce Major Reduction in Illegal School Bus Passings in Howard County During National School Bus Safety Week
2025-10-23
Company data provided by crunchbase