Government Relations Manager - West

THE OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Government Relations Manager to join our growing team. This role will be crucial in driving the adoption of our school bus safety solutions in the West. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for public safety and a proven track record of success in building and maintaining relationships with government officials at the municipal and state levels.

- Develop and execute strategic government relations plans within the West, focusing on municipal and state-level initiatives.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including:

- School Superintendents, School Boards, and Transportation Directors

- State Legislators and their staff (including former Chiefs of Staff)

- Advocate for legislative and regulatory changes that support the use of AI-powered school bus safety technology.

- Conduct research and analysis on relevant legislation, regulations, and policy issues.

- Represent BusPatrol at public hearings, conferences, and other relevant events.

- Develop and implement grassroots campaigns to raise awareness of school bus safety issues.

- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Legal, to achieve business objectives.

- Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments.

- Contribute to the development of best practices for government relations within the company.

- 3-5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.

- Proven experience working with elected officials at the municipal and/or state level.

- Experience working with school districts, law enforcement agencies, or other relevant stakeholders is a strong plus.

- Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes in the West

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Passion for public safety and a commitment to making a positive impact on children's lives.

- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field preferred.

- Experience working on school safety or transportation issues.

- Experience with lobbying and grassroots advocacy campaigns.

- Experience working with numerous municipality stakeholders on public policy initiatives in the western united states.

BusPatrol is a technology company with a public safety mission. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are strengthening trust, safety, and transparency across the student transportation space and making the trip to and from school safer for students. As a leader in smart transportation, BusPatrol brings cutting-edge AI, machine learning and IoT safety tech solutions to school buses across North America.

BusPatrol's technology has been deployed onto more buses and has been used to issue more school bus stop arm citations than any other company in the world.

- 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

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.

On our mission to make the journey to and from school safer for children, the way we work together and with our partners is built on foundational cultural pillars.

- SAFETY Safety is our focus, for the children we protect and for each other. We follow the letter and spirit of occupational safety law, relentlessly employ safety best practices, and foster learning and development on our worksites. We are safe to be ourselves and to make mistakes, and we create safe environments for our teams.

- CONNECTION We build strong relationships and teams in support of our mission. We promote and provide opportunities for employees to grow together.

- EXCELLENCE We commit to innovation and quality work in support of our mission and each other. The children we safeguard are at the forefront of our decisions and actions and we excel on their behalf.

- IMPACT We measure success by fulfilling our mission and keeping the company strong. We invest our time and energy in the actions that deliver results for students and for their communities.