Operations Specialist, Capital Bikeshare

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Lyft Urban Solutions powers the bike-sharing and scooter-sharing systems that move millions of people in over 60 cities worldwide. We built North America's first automated bike-share system and continue to lead the micromobility revolution. Our systems operate globally - from Citi Bike in New York to BIXI in Montreal, Divvy in Chicago, Capital Bikeshare in DC, and iconic systems in Austin, Barcelona, Bogota, Boston, Buenos Aires, Columbus, Detroit, Dubai, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Monaco, Pittsburgh, Portland, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Toronto, and beyond.

We're not just technology providers - we operate these systems, building the software, hardware, and operations that make urban micromobility work at scale.

Ready to shape how millions of people move through their cities every day?

Lyft Urban Solutions is the operator of six bikeshare systems across the country, including Capital Bikeshare, the DMV’s public bike share system. We’re looking for an Operations Specialist who wants to continue the micromobility revolution.

As the Operations Specialist, you will support the General Manager of Capital Bikeshare developing and executing operational plans with a consistent eye towards service quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the overall customer experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves for some hands-on problem solving, while also tackling big picture projects to improve the Capital Bikeshare system.

If you share our vision for active transportation that empowers local communities, reduces our environmental footprint, and brings people together, then we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth daily field operations: create/refine playbooks and SOPs, oversee aspects of contractor relationship management, and perform occasional quality checks in field and depot
• Own end-to-end processes like invoicing and asset tracking to support the success of the business
• Audit performance of functional areas against SLAs, proactively identifying and escalating risks and inefficiencies
• Support the Capital Bikeshare team in maintaining relationships with our city partners and addressing market-specific operational issues or special projects
• Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify root causes of issues, using insights from field operations and data to collaborate with teams, implement solutions, and drive performance improvements
• Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders, clients, and vendors, tackling challenging conversations when necessary
• Manage shifting priorities effectively, adapting to dynamic needs while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience overseeing operations in a complex, fast-moving, rapidly changing environment such as a distribution warehouse, marketplace, or delivery operation
• Experience using Google Sheets and other data analysis tools to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail, with an ability to zoom out and understand the bigger context of your work
• Proven track record of data-based problem-solving with the ability to think on your feet
• Nice to have:
  • Experience in a warehouse or hands-on operations environment
  • Strong interest in biking, bikeshare, sustainable transportation, and city planning
  • Familiarity with AI tools to strengthen day-to-day productivity

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. 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, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. 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, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Washington D.C. area is $66,240 - $82,800 not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or 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.