Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. 

We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $7.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Federal Government Affairs to lead Flock Safety’s engagement with federal policymakers, agencies, and key influencers. This role will develop and execute a comprehensive federal strategy to position Flock as a leader in public safety innovation and navigate the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping policy, building partnerships, and advocating for initiatives that align with Flock’s mission and business goals.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of federal government processes, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of influencing policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Federal Strategy

• Define and implement a comprehensive federal affairs strategy that aligns with Flock Safety’s priorities.

• Advocate for policies and initiatives that support public safety technology, including license plate recognition (LPR), AI, and public safety appropriations.

• Monitor and address legislative and regulatory developments, including potential impacts from trade policies, national security concerns, and technology standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with federal agencies, Congressional members, and key influencers to advance Flock’s mission.

• Identify and engage lobbying firms to support legislative and regulatory objectives.

• Activate third-party voices, including national law enforcement organizations, advocacy groups, and think tanks, to amplify Flock’s message.

Advocacy and Policy Shaping

• Educate policymakers on key issues such as 4th Amendment considerations, digital license plates, and country-of-origin requirements.

• Advocate for appropriations for federal and state public safety programs, and emerging technologies like drones and real-time policing tools.

• Shape the narrative by drafting talking points, policy proposals, and hearing testimony.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Government Relations (GR), communications, and commercial teams to align federal advocacy efforts with broader organizational goals.

• Collaborate with external lobbying firms to draft legislation, secure agency support, and navigate complex regulatory environments.

PAC Development and Management

• Assess the need for a Political Action Committee (PAC) and recommend a structure that supports Flock’s objectives.

• Build relationships with policymakers through targeted contributions and community engagement

The Skillset 

• Must be based in the DC area

• Extensive experience in federal government affairs, public policy, or lobbying, preferably within the technology or public safety sector.

• Strong understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including key agencies like DHS, DOJ, FCC, and DOT.

• Proven ability to build and manage high-level relationships with policymakers, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations.

• Exceptional strategic planning, written communication, and public speaking skills.

• Experience leading advocacy campaigns, shaping policy narratives, and managing cross-functional initiatives.

90 Days at Flock

We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days

• Complete the onboarding process and attend product briefings to familiarize yourself with Flock Safety.

• Meet with cross functional teams to develop and understand company objectives in key markets.

• At the end of 30 days, provide a detailed plan for executing federal legislative and objectives and provide a roadmap for accomplishing objectives. Continue executing state plans and communicating progress.

• Write a 30-day assessment. Include: high level objectives, key inputs, progress, self assessment about where you need help, and what the next 60 days will look like

The First 60 Days 

• At the end of 60 Days, continue modifying and executing our agreed upon level plans

• Continue communicating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to understand and support customer objectives 

• Be prepared to succinctly describe our public policy engagement goals, strategies, and risk mitigation options in each state with active advocacy campaigns.

90 Days & Beyond 

• At the end of 90 Days, you are rolling.  By now, you should be able to fully support our public policy engagements with concise and accurate data, clear messaging, personal advocacy, and strategic thinking. You should have detailed plans that you’ve been executing with a coordinated team. And we should be on the path to expanding opportunities while mitigating threats to our business.
  

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way. 

[Recruiters please adjust this based on the level appropriate standardized interview plans] 

1. Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are. 

2. The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field. 

3. The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day. 

4. The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners. 

5. The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. 

Salary & Equity

In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $170,000 and $190,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat. 

The Perks 

🌴Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.

⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match. 

👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.

🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support 

💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions. 

💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.

💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

📚Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.

🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

🐾Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies. 

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.