Director of Public Policy

BusPatrol • VA

101d • $225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

BusPatrol is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional to join our team as Director of Public Policy and Government Relations. This role is ideal for someone with strong political strategy skills, excellent writing and communication abilities, and deep knowledge of state and local laws. The Director will support policy development, coalition building, and communications strategy to advance traffic safety initiatives through technology. This position plays a critical role in shaping legislation, guiding compliance across our business, and helping advance BusPatrol’s mission of keeping children safe on the journey to and from school.

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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees