Public Policy Manager, State & Local (CA)

Lyft•Sacramento, CA

20h•Remote

About The Position

Lyft is seeking an experienced Public Policy Manager to lead state-level policy efforts in California and support local policy work, primarily in Sacramento. This remote role is based in the Sacramento metro area. The manager will work directly with elected officials, policymakers, government agencies, business groups, and other stakeholders on legislative, regulatory, and political issues, aligning Lyft’s business needs with evolving policy landscapes. The role also works cross-functionally with Lyft teams and external consultants to develop and advance policy priorities, public engagement, and market strategies.

Requirements

5–8 years of political and/or government affairs experience in California.
Experience directly lobbying elected officials and/or government officials on complex California public policy issues.
Strong understanding of state-level, county, and municipal policymaking.
Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Demonstrated initiative and experience leading and winning on complex policy issues.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to tell a compelling story and advocate a position.
Deep relationships with state and local policymakers.
Experience managing and collaborating with external consultants and lobbyists.
Knowledge of transportation, mobility, technology, autonomous vehicle, gig economy, and future-of-work policy.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Experience planning and executing stakeholder-facing events, including community engagement initiatives.
Must be based in the Sacramento metro area.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly negotiating, developing relationships, and interacting with organized labor.
Being a Lyft user or believer.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Lyft’s state-level legislative, regulatory, and political strategy, while providing local-level support primarily in Sacramento.
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with strategic third parties, business groups, nonprofits, and community organizations, drawing on Lyft programs and product offerings in key markets.
Travel as needed to attend community, industry, political, and fundraising events.
Work with business, communications, and marketing teams to highlight Lyft partnerships, plan engagement around large events, and leverage relationships for business opportunities.
Represent Lyft with elected officials, government agencies and staff, and business groups; draft and provide testimony at legislative and regulatory hearings.
Track legislation relevant to Lyft and inform company stakeholders and lines of business about legislative and regulatory developments.
Develop public engagement plans that position Lyft as a “Force for Good” and a thought partner to state officials and third-party groups, and identify other markets where public engagement can advance Lyft’s legislative and political strategy.
Oversee the statewide budget and work with senior management to develop public policy priorities.
Mobilize supporters and activists during key legislative moments and ballot measures.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Communications, Campaigns, Social Impact, and Operations teams to align market strategies with regulatory and legislative developments.
Build deep expertise in Lyft’s public policy priorities.
Manage external consultants working on Lyft policy priorities.
Draft comments, talking points, and memos for senior Lyft executives.
Track and respond to business-group and government inquiries and requests on policy issues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with additional programs available when enrolled.
Mental health benefits.
Family-building benefits.
Child care and pet benefits.
401(k) plan with company match.
Twelve observed holidays.
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; 15 paid days off for hourly team members.
18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits.
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
Potential equity offering and bonus.