Federal Public Policy Manager

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 one of the largest transportation networks in North America, bringing together rideshare, bikes, and scooters all in one app. We are customer-obsessed and driven by our purpose: getting riders out into the world so they can live their lives together, and providing drivers a way to work that gives them control over their time and money.

Lyft is looking for an experienced Federal Policy Manager to join our US Federal Policy team based in Washington, DC. This individual will engage in policy advocacy and strategy development on a range of policy issues interfacing the tech and transportation industry. This position will require some travel and evening availability and report to the Senior Director of Federal and International Policy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and advocate for policies that support the growth of rideshare and micro mobility transportation.
• Develop strategies of engagement with federal legislators, staff and administration officials to advance Lyft public policy priorities.
• Work cross-functionally with internal staff developing public policy strategies that advance Lyft’s operations and business interests. 
• Inform company leadership and lines of business on relevant legislative and regulatory developments. 
• Maintain relationships with industry trade associations, third party stakeholders and relevant policy coalitions.
• Track and respond to congressional inquiries and administration requests on policy issues.
• Manage external federal consultants to support Lyft advocacy on Capitol Hill and current federal administration and regulatory agencies.
• Plan and support visits of the CEO and other company c-suite executives to meet with federal stakeholders and expand thought leadership and brand of the company
• Represent Lyft in all interactions with federal legislators and officials in meetings and public events.

Experience:

• 5+ years of congressional experience either in the House of Representatives or Senate 
  
• Established relationships on Capitol Hill, including with key Republican members and within key committees of jurisdiction 
  
• Experience advocating and partnering with the Executive branch of government 
  
• Superior organizational skills and track record of cross-functional collaboration 
  
• Natural connector and relationship builder 
  
• Law or Master’s degree strongly preferred 
  
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
  
• Ability to thrive and be responsive in a fast-paced environment
  
• Self-starter; intrinsically motivated and a good teammate
  

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, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. 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.