Program Manager, Wildfire Strategies
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Director of Public Policy
BusPatrol
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California, District of Columbia
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💰 $225,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- 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
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
