Public Policy Manager, State & Local

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LyftTransportation and mobility
This role is fully remote in Sacramento, CA, candidates for this role must be based in the Sacramento metro area.Full-TimeManager
SalaryThe expected base pay range for this position in the Sacramento area is $131,560 - $164,450, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits.
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Job Details

Experience
5-8 years of political and/or government affairs experience in California.
Required Skills
Stakeholder management

Requirements

  • Have 5-8 years of political and/or government affairs experience in California.
  • Have experience directly lobbying elected officials and/or government officials on complex public policy issues in California.
  • Bring a strong understanding of state-level, county, and municipal policymaking.
  • Have experience managing and collaborating with external consultants and lobbyists.
  • Know policy issues in transportation, mobility, technology, autonomous vehicles, the gig economy, and the future of work.
  • Have experience planning and executing stakeholder-facing events, including community engagement initiatives.
  • Be willing to travel as needed.
  • Bring strong strategic and problem-solving skills and experience leading complex policy issues.
  • Have strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Have deep relationships with state and local policymakers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy at the state level and support local efforts, mainly in Sacramento.
  • Build and manage relationships with third-party groups, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.
  • Coordinate with business, communications, and marketing teams on partnerships, events, and engagement opportunities.
  • Represent Lyft with elected officials, government agencies, staff, and business groups, including drafting and providing testimony.
  • Track relevant legislation and regulatory developments and inform company stakeholders.
  • Develop public engagement plans and identify markets where 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 around legislative moments and ballot measures.
  • Manage external consultants and draft comments, talking points, and memos for senior executives.
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The expected base pay range for this position in the Sacramento area is $131,560 - $164,450, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits.
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