Senior UCR Specialist I

Summary

Join Axon as a Senior UCR Specialist and play a pivotal role in ensuring Axon’s public safety records management system remains at the forefront of federal, state, and local crime reporting standards. You will support agencies in meeting NIBRS and UCR requirements, shape the strategy, design the process, and influence internal and external partners to deliver scalable, compliant, and impactful reporting solutions. Lead high-visibility deployments, design new standards and playbooks, and serve as a trusted advisor across the organization. This hands-on leadership role combines deep technical expertise with policy-driven innovation to enhance public safety reporting nationwide. You will work with customers and product teams to build the foundation for Axon’s outcome-oriented data efforts. The position is remote in the United States and reports to the Senior Manager, NIBRS.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in public safety technology/software, government compliance, or a closely related field
• Deep knowledge of NIBRS, UCR, and other public safety reporting standards
• Proven experience leading multiple complex deployments or initiatives involving certification, compliance, and data reporting
• Effective at managing escalations, resolving challenges, and communicating across technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with structured data formats (e.g., Flat File, XML, JSON) and data validation processes
• Track record of influencing cross-functional teams and driving improvements in software-driven processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external agency partners
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Must pass CJIS background check and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive data

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and optimization of NIBRS, UCR, and other compliance reporting efforts across high-impact agency projects
• Design and improve scalable certification and reporting workflows, collaborating with Product and Engineering to translate state and federal requirements into actionable features
• Act as a senior advisor to internal stakeholders (Sales, Support, Data Platform, PSO), offering deep subject matter expertise and strategic guidance
• Influence and inform national and state-level standards through agency collaboration and thought leadership
• Guide complex customer implementations, assisting with escalations and mentoring junior team members throughout deployments
• Audit data and forms to ensure compliance with certification and reporting regulations; identify areas for improvement and drive enhancements
• Provide advanced training and demonstrations of Axon’s compliance tools to internal teams and agency stakeholders
• Partner with product teams to prioritize roadmap features based on field insights and regulatory changes
• Define delivery goals, track deployment outcomes, and ensure success criteria are met across projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs