Lyft
Public Policy Manager, State & Local (CA)
$132K–$164K
Sacramento, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
California, United States - Experience
- 5-8 years of political and/or government affairs experience in California.
About the job
Leads Lyft’s California state policy strategy and supports local efforts in Sacramento through lobbying, stakeholder engagement, legislative tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategy; track policy developments and advise company stakeholders.
- Represent Lyft with officials and stakeholders, including lobbying, testimony, public engagement, and community mobilization.
- Coordinate policy priorities across internal teams and manage external consultants.
What they ask for
- Direct lobbying experience with elected or government officials on complex California policy issues.
- Strong understanding of state, county, and municipal policymaking.
- Deep relationships with state and local policymakers.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience engaging with organized labor.
- Knowledge of transportation, mobility, technology, autonomous vehicle, gig economy, and future of work policy.
Pay
$131,560 - $164,450 USD base salary
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