At Frontline Wildfire Defense, our mission is to protect homes, families, and communities from wildfire disasters. Our innovative wildfire defense system allows homeowners to track wildfires, receive critical alerts, and actively safeguard their properties using a remotely operated fire protection system. With multiple layers of redundancy, our system hydrates homes and surrounding areas to prevent ignition from flying embers—the #1 cause of structure loss during wildfires. We are a fast-growing team that has already achieved significant milestones in protecting homes across Northern and Southern California. Our team includes experienced engineers, product designers, and industry experts, and we are looking for a Director of Policy and Government Relations to drive wildfire resilience policies and regulatory initiatives.

About This Opportunity

As the Director of Policy and Government Relations, you will lead efforts to shape wildfire mitigation policies, influence building codes, and advocate for external wildfire sprinkler adoption at local, state, and federal levels. Your role will be crucial in fostering relationships with policymakers, fire agencies, and industry leaders to create safer, more resilient communities. This is a high-impact position with significant opportunities to drive legislative and regulatory change.

Location: LA Metro Area, San Francisco Bay Area, or Sacramento

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development & Advocacy

Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments related to wildfire mitigation, building codes, insurance requirements, and home defense solutions.
Develop and advocate for policies that support the integration of wildfire sprinkler systems, defensible space mandates, and resilient rebuilding initiatives.
Draft policy briefs, position papers, and testimony for legislative and regulatory proceedings.

Government & Code Development Engagement

Establish and maintain relationships with key government officials, fire safety regulators, insurance commissioners, and local planning agencies.
Influence wildfire-related building codes and land-use policies to ensure communities rebuild with resilience in mind.
Engage in post-wildfire rebuilding efforts, ensuring communities integrate proactive wildfire defense measures into new construction and retrofits.

Strategic Planning

Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy that aligns with Frontline’s mission and growth goals.
Identify opportunities to integrate wildfire defense technologies into state and federal funding programs.
Collaborate with fire agencies, insurance providers, and community organizations to advance wildfire protection measures.

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

Build and manage relationships with wildfire policy experts, homebuilders, environmental groups, and disaster recovery organizations.
Represent Frontline in industry coalitions, conferences, and regulatory hearings.
Work with insurance carriers to advocate for policies that incentivize homeowners to invest in wildfire protection technology.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure compliance with all lobbying laws and regulations.
Maintain records of lobbying activities and prepare required reports.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Environmental Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
7-10 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or advocacy, preferably in wildfire mitigation, emergency management, or the built environment.
Strong understanding of wildfire policy, building codes, and community wildfire resilience frameworks.
Proven track record of successful policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to analyze complex policy issues and develop strategic responses.
Willingness to travel as needed for advocacy efforts and stakeholder meetings.

Nice-to-Have:

Established network within fire agencies, homebuilder associations, insurance providers, and environmental policy groups.
Experience working on code development and land-use policy in wildfire-prone areas.
Familiarity with California, Oregon, Washington, and other Western states' wildfire policies.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 to $160,000 DOE + Performance Bonuses + equity options
Company-provided cell phone and laptop computer
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible time off policy + 10 paid holidays per year
Remote First work environment, fostering work-life balance and autonomy
Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a real difference
And much more!

Join Our Mission!

If you're excited about shaping wildfire policies and influencing legislation to protect homes and families from wildfire disasters, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a fast-growing team with purpose and innovation at its core.

Diversity and inclusion are essential values at Frontline. We know we'll do our best and most impactful work when we feel we're represented, and we belong. We encourage talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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