Public Safety Liaison

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewFocusing on the RapidDeploy product line leading cloud-native platform for public safety. We provide Next Generation 911 solutions that deliver intelligent information throughout the emergency response journey, empowering agencies and first responders to drive better outcomes in mission-critical situations. With a curated partner network, our platform combines mobile signals, critical datasets, and call information into a single operating system, improving emergency response with location accuracy, situational awareness, modern communications, and actionable insights. Our products improve outcomes and ultimately save lives.
Job Description

Overview: 

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Public Safety Liaison to join our team. This role involves business development within the National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) organizations. The successful candidate will play a key role in introducing new business opportunities in key states and strategic regions, assisting with grant language and applications, and supporting the Government Affairs team as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within state and federal organizations.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in strategic states.

• Promote solutions and services to potential clients and partners.

Grant Support:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications.

• Develop and refine grant language to align with funding requirements and organizational goals.

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to gather necessary information and documentation for grant proposals.

Government Affairs Support:

• Provide support to the Government Affairs team on various initiatives and projects.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of government relations strategies.

• Monitor and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business and relationship development, preferably within public safety or related sectors.

• Strong understanding of NASNA and NHTSA organizations and their operations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with grant writing and application processes.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Familiarity with RapidDeploy's products and services.

Target Base Salary Range: $67,100 - $150,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience working with government agencies or in a government affairs role

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].