Government Relations Manager

Who We Are

We are a team of advocacy and legislative professionals working to drive change through rulemaking community organizing and coalition building to support our policy priorities. Our small but impactful team is composed of creative problem-solvers dedicated to advancing transportation equity through strategic government relations.

• Monitor analyze and track legislative and regulatory activity across assigned markets to identify business risks and opportunities.

• Build and maintain working relationships with policymakers agency staff legislative aides and third-party advocates.

• Draft high-impact position papers testimony comment letters and internal policy memos.

• Support the coordination of external lobbyists and advocacy consultants in assigned jurisdictions.

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal and Operations to translate policy developments into actionable business guidance.

• Represent HopSkipDrive in stakeholder meetings coalition convenings and public forums.

• Contribute to internal reporting on legislative status hearing calendars and advocacy progress.

• Utilize AI tools to support research drafting and workflow efficiency consistent with team standards.

Who You Are

You are a highly organized detail-oriented strategist with a proven track record in developing and overseeing results-driven policy campaigns. You are a skilled communicator who can navigate complex regulatory language and serve as a key advisor on all matters related to government affairs.

• At least 5-6 years of combined experience in government relations regulatory agencies or public policy roles.

• Proven ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations with high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated experience with the legislative process and managing relationships with external lobbyists.

• Strong ability to translate complex policy impacts into clear guidance for business stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication skills with experience serving as a public face to policymakers and governmental contacts.

• Proven track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders to further organizational missions.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage and advance several policy initiatives simultaneously.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify policy-related opportunities in rapidly shifting markets.

Our Investment In You

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision so every full-time employee has equity. In addition we offer flexible vacation medical dental vision and life insurance 401(k) FSA and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. HopSkipDrive is also committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $120000 - $135000. This position is remote and as such compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience skill set certifications and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.

HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other protected class.

*This role will be fully remote in one of the following states AZ CA CO DC FL GA IL IN KS MA MD MI MN MO NC NJ NM NV NY OK OR SC TN TX UT VA WA WI*

What We Do

We help get students to their destinations safely and on time. Our technology connects school partners to a network of highly vetted drivers with small vehicles and wheelchair-accessible vehicles complementing the yellow bus filling in gaps and enabling schools to support student transportation needs. Our partnerships with school districts child welfare agencies and nonprofits ensure equitable educational access for our most vulnerable populations including youth in foster care youth experiencing homelessness and youth with special needs.

Why Work With Us

HopSkipDrive exists to create opportunity for all through mobility. As the leader in innovative supplemental school transportation we’re taking a different approach to addressing inequities in educational access that are affecting millions of kids each day. We’re paving the way for a future where every student has the chance to succeed.

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