At Lightspeed Systems®, we are on a mission to deliver the visibility and controls schools need to create exceptional learning environments where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Our team is passionate about empowering district leaders with not just software but services, support, and helpful information.
As a Grants & Policy Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring school districts can secure funding for Lightspeed solutions while helping our internal teams stay informed about key legislative developments. Your expertise will bridge the gap between funding opportunities, compliance requirements, and our products—helping schools maximize their resources and ensure student safety.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Grants & Policy Specialist to support our customers and our sales and marketing teams by identifying funding opportunities, assisting districts in securing grants, and keeping our teams informed of relevant education policies and regulations. In this role, you will:
Key Responsibilities:
Funding & Grants
- 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.
Legislation & Policy Monitoring
- 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.
ABOUT YOU
You’re a proactive, research-driven professional who understands both the education funding landscape and the policy environment affecting K-12 schools. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making complex information digestible and actionable for different audiences. You’re reassuring, knowledgeable, and helpful whether on the phone with customers or presenting to internal colleagues.
What You Bring
- 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.
- Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, or government relations teams is a plus.
- Passion for education and student safety.
Why Lightspeed?
- Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to making a difference in K-12 education.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions have a direct impact.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
- Remote-friendly work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Join Us!
If you're passionate about helping schools secure the funding they need while keeping educators informed about the policies that impact them, we’d love to hear from you. Your ability to tell a story with a brighter future at the end is key to your grant success. Show off your writing skills with a cover letter that tells us why you’re the right person for the role. Apply today and help us deliver the solutions and services (and funding!) that power exceptional schools.
ABOUT US
With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, UK, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com.
We love our employees, and we show it. A sneak peek into our BENEFITS & PERKS include:
- Health-- Medical, dental and vision insurance with healthy company contribution toward premiums. Lightspeed kicks cash into your HSA if you participate in our HDHP.
- Wellness-- Paid parental leave. Healthy holiday and PTO policy, including Christmas to New Year’s Day break.
- Retirement-- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Other -- Work from where it makes sense. Pet insurance.
ABOUT OUR ATX HQ
If “work from where it makes sense” includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more.
- 15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms
- Snacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week
- A state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
- Physical therapist onsite regularly
- Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots
- Pet-friendly office environment
- A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun
All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)
Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.
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