Grants & Policy Specialist
Remote
Full Time
#Education
#Technology
#Writing
#Research
#Communication
#Data Privacy
At Lightspeed Systems, we are dedicated to providing schools with the visibility and control needed to create safe, engaging, and compliant learning environments. We are looking for a Grants & Policy Specialist to join our team and help school districts secure the funding necessary to implement our solutions while keeping our internal teams updated on critical legislative shifts.
Responsibilities
- Identify and track federal, state, and local funding opportunities that align with our technology offerings.
- Collaborate with our sales and account management teams to connect districts with relevant grant programs.
- Assist school districts in drafting persuasive, data-driven grant applications.
- Provide ongoing support to districts regarding grant compliance and reporting requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunities and successful case studies.
- Monitor and analyze legislation concerning education technology, student safety, and data privacy.
- Translate complex policy updates into clear, actionable insights for our internal product, sales, and marketing teams.
- Develop educational resources and briefs to help stakeholders understand the impact of new regulations.
- Cultivate relationships with advocacy groups, government agencies, and education associations.
Must-haves
- At least 3 years of professional experience in grant writing, legislative research, or education funding.
- A strong grasp of K-12 funding mechanisms, including federal programs such as Title Funds and IDEA.
- Familiarity with education policy, specifically regarding data privacy, student safety, and edtech.
- Exceptional research, writing, and communication abilities.
- The capacity to synthesize legislative text for non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience working in cross-functional environments with sales, marketing, or government relations departments.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Generous paid time off policy.
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