K-12 Grants And Policy Specialist

Summary

Join Lightspeed Systems® as a Grants & Policy Specialist and play a crucial role in helping school districts secure funding for Lightspeed solutions. You will identify and track funding opportunities, partner with sales and account management, support districts in grant applications, and provide guidance on grant management. Furthermore, you will monitor and analyze education-related legislation, translate complex updates into actionable insights, and develop resources for internal stakeholders. This position requires strong research, writing, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of K-12 education funding and policy. Lightspeed offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and a remote-friendly work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, education funding, legislative research, or a related field
• Strong understanding of K-12 education funding mechanisms, including federal programs (Title Funds, DOJ STOP/COPS Grants, IDEA, etc.)
• Familiarity with education policy, particularly in areas of edtech, student safety, and data privacy
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze legislative text and synthesize key takeaways for non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Identify and track federal, state, and local education funding opportunities relevant to school districts
• Partner with Sales and Account Management to match districts with eligible grants
• Support districts in writing compelling, data-driven grant applications that secure funding for Lightspeed solutions
• Provide guidance to districts on managing awarded grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
• Maintain a centralized database of grant opportunities and success stories to support future applications
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislation related to education technology, student safety, data privacy, and funding
• Translate complex legislative updates into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, and Product teams
• Develop resources, briefs, and presentations summarizing key legislative developments that impact Lightspeed’s customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure our messaging and strategies align with current and upcoming policies
• Build relationships with education associations, government agencies, and advocacy groups to stay ahead of policy changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, or government relations teams is a plus
• Passion for education and student safety

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
• Remote-friendly work environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with healthy company contribution toward premiums
• Lightspeed kicks cash into your HSA if you participate in our HDHP
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy holiday and PTO policy, including Christmas to New Year’s Day break
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Work from where it makes sense
• Pet insurance