Senior Federal Public Policy Manager

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 Senior Federal Policy Manager to join our US Federal Policy team based in Washington DC. This individual will engage in strategy development and advocacy on a range of technology, transportation, and worker classification issues. This position will require some travel and evening availability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop engagement strategies with federal legislators, agency staff, and administration officials to advance Lyft policy priorities including future of work and autonomous vehicle technology
• Inform company leadership and lines of business on relevant political, legislative, and regulatory developments 
• Maintain relationships with industry trade associations, third party stakeholders, and relevant coalitions to advance policy priorities
• Track and respond to congressional inquiries and administration requests on internal Lyft products and policies
• Represent Lyft in political activities, promoting the company’s interests and priorities
• Manage federal consultants to coordinate advocacy efforts and messaging Draft memos for executive leadership and staff the CEO, Chief Policy Officer, and other company C-suite executives to meet with federal stakeholders 

• Identify and manage third party relationships that intersect with policy priorities 

Experience:

• 7+ years of federal government or federal government affairs experience here in Washington, including meaningful congressional experience
• Established relationships with the Trump Administration and congressional majorities, including within key committees of jurisdiction: Transportation and Infrastructure, Commerce, Education & the Workforce, HELP, Ways & Means, Finance, Veterans Affairs, and Appropriations
• Knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process 
• Superior organizational skills and track record of cross-functional collaboration 
• Natural connector and relationship builder 
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Law or Masters degree preferred 
• Private sector tech experience preferred

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 DC area is $169,000 - $211,250, plus competitive equity offering and benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.