# Public Policy Manager, State and Local

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $118k – $148k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Government Relations, Lobbying, Legislative Tracking, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Public Engagement, Relationship Building
**Posted:** 2026-07-02

> Public Policy Manager responsible for executing Lyft's legislative, regulatory, and political strategy in NYC. Requires 5+ years government relations or lobbying experience, deep NYC policymaker relationships, and strong advocacy skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy.
- Represent Lyft in all interactions with elected officials, government officials and staff.
- Track legislation relevant to Lyft at municipal and county levels.
- Work cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on developing public policy priorities.
- Work closely with Lyft’s Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Marketplace teams on developing market strategy.
- Track and respond to government inquiries and requests on policy issues.
- Partner with policymakers from across the political spectrum in the best interests of rideshare drivers and riders.
- Inform company stakeholders and lines of business on legislative and regulatory developments.
- Manage external consultants to assist with key Lyft policy priorities.
- Manage strategic relationships with external stakeholders and third party organizations based in NYC.
- Draft comments, talking points and memos for senior Lyft executives.
- Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic local third party and business groups, local nonprofits and community organizations leveraging Lyft’s internal programs and product offerings.
- Develop strategic public engagement plans positioning Lyft as a “Force for Good” and reliable thought partner to city officials and third party groups in the NYC market.
- Oversee local budget and work cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on drafting plans developing public policy priorities.
- Mobilize supporters and activists to show their support during key legislative moments.
- Travel throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of political, government, and/or government relations experience.
- Experience directly lobbying government officials on complex issues.
- Natural connector and relationship builder.
- Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Proven self-starter with experience leading and winning on complex policy issues.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
- Attention to detail.
- Deep relationships with NYC policymakers and community organizations.
- Lyft user / believer.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Deep relationships with NYC policymakers and community organizations.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area: $118,000 - $147,500 (not inclusive of potential equity, bonus or benefits).
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Mental health benefits, family building benefits, child care and pet benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members (in addition to 12 observed holidays); 15 days PTO for hourly.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

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