Vice President Government Affairs

We are passionate about our mission to protect every child, every school, every day!

• You join the gold standard in school safety software
• You will join a company where innovation and customer collaboration are part of our everyday that drives new product development to help keep kids safe
• You will work with diverse teams with some of the best minds in the industry
• We are committed to supporting your learning
• We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance
  
  
  

Raptor is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President of Government Relations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government affairs, with a focus on the K12 education sector at either the national or state level, and a passion for advocating for policies that enhance school safety. This role will report to the Chief Marketing and Government Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage with federal, state, and local government officials on issues related to school safety.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that impact the school safety industry and provide timely analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with key policymakers, education associations, and advocacy groups to advance Raptor’s policy priorities.
• Represent the company at meetings, hearings, and conferences with government officials and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop advocacy materials, including policy briefs, position statements, and testimony.
• Provide guidance and support to sales and marketing teams on government-related initiatives and opportunities.
• Track and report on government relations activities, including lobbying expenditures and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in government relations and school safety policy.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10-years of experience in government relations, lobbying, or public affairs, with a focus on education issues
• Strong understanding of the legislative process at the federal, state, and local levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence decision-makers
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of school safety policies, programs, and initiatives preferred.
• Experience working with education associations, school districts, or government agencies is a plus
• Commitment to our mission of creating safe and supportive learning environments for all students
  
  
  

Location This position is remote but preferably near a major state capital or a major airport as the role will require travel to meet with government officials and attend relevant events.

Besides being part of the Raptor Pack, we care about each other, making a difference in our communities and achieving a success that is mutual.

• Career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to strong mentorship and leadership
• Professional development reimbursement
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• 11 Paid holidays
• Workplace flexibility
• Affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), paid 100% for employee only medical
• 401(k) employer contribution to help you plan for the future
  
  
  

Raptor Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity of every kind.

Company Overview

Founded in 2002, Raptor has partnered with over 60,000 schools in 55 different countries, including over 5,300 K-12 US school districts, to provide integrated visitor, volunteer, attendance, dismissal, emergency management, and safeguarding software and services covering the complete spectrum of school and student safety.

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