Public Policy Manager

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team! This position will manage our Great Plains state and local policy efforts. This policy expert will work directly with elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders at all levels of government. They will deal with a range of regulatory and government issues that are critical to the company. Come join the exciting ride! 

Responsibilities:

• Execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy throughout the Great Plains 
• Represent Lyft in all interactions with electeds, government officials and staff, including providing testimony in legislative and regulatory hearings 
• Track legislation relevant to Lyft at municipal, county and state levels
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on developing public policy priorities 
• Partner closely with Lyft’s Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Operations teams on developing market strategy 
• Track and respond to government inquiries and requests on policy issues
• Partner with policymakers from across the political spectrum in the best interests of rideshare drivers and riders
• Inform company stakeholders and lines of business on legislative and regulatory developments 
• Manage external consultants to assist with key Lyft policy priorities
• Deliver comments, talking points and memos for senior Lyft executives

Experience:

• 5+ years of political, legal and/or relevant business development experience
• Experience directly lobbying elected officials and/or government officials on complex legislative and regulatory issues
• Proven record of solving complex challenges
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Proven self-starter with experience leading and achieving policy goals
• Ability to build strong relationships and foster meaningful connections across teams and stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities, with a talent for storytelling and effectively advocating for ideas
• Deep relationships with state and local policymakers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and/or Wyoming
• Passionate about Lyft and our mission

Benefits:

• Great 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 to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

The expected base pay range for this position in the Austin area is $117,260-$146,580. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.