At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization

Lyft is looking for an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team! Based in Washington, DC this position will manage our Mid-Atlantic region’s 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 Mid-Atlantic. 
• 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
• Work cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on developing public policy priorities 
• Work 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
• Draft 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 regulatory issues
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Proven self-starter with experience leading and winning on complex policy issues
• Natural connector and relationship builder 
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) - you know how to tell a good story and advocate your position 
• Deep relationships with state and local policy makers 
• Lyft user / believer

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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 or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

The expected base pay range for this position in the Washington, D.C. area is $139,000-$173,750. 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.