CareerPlan

Public Policy Manager, State & Local (CA)

Flex - CARemoteFull-time$132k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
Remote

Core

Manage state-level policy efforts in California and local efforts in Sacramento, engaging with elected officials and policymakers to align Lyft's business needs with evolving policy landscapes.

Role type

Public Policy Manager (State & Local)

Builds

Legislative and regulatory strategy for Lyft's operations in California and Sacramento

Domain

Transportation, mobility, gig economy, autonomous vehicle policy

Required skills

Lobbying elected officials, state-level policymaking, relationship building with government agencies, strategic public engagement planning, mobilizing supporters, managing external consultants, drafting legislative testimony, negotiating with organized labor

Preferred skills

Experience with municipal policymaking, knowledge of autonomous vehicle and gig economy policy, experience planning stakeholder-facing events

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategy; cultivate relationships with strategic third-party groups and nonprofits; represent Lyft in interactions with elected officials and government agencies; track relevant legislation and inform stakeholders; oversee statewide budget; mobilize supporters for key legislative moments; collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams; manage external consultants; draft comments and talking points for executives.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (5-8 years experience)