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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