Manage government affairs in the Pacific Northwest to advocate for Instacart's interests and build relationships with policymakers.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
What you'll build
- Establish policymaker relationship network
- Craft and execute legislative strategies
- Build and maintain coalitions of allies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Manage external consultant relationships
Must have
- 5+ years of state or local government experience
- Established policymaker relationships
- Deep understanding of lawmaking processes
- Polished oral and written presentation skills
- Proven ability to thrive under pressure
- Resourceful and entrepreneurial
Nice to have
- Expertise in labor/workforce policy
- Experience with Slack
Practical constraints
- Willingness to travel frequently
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Government Affairs Manager II at Instacart focuses on building and maintaining relationships with policymakers in the Pacific Northwest to advocate for the company's interests in state and local legislation. This role requires expertise in government relations, a strong understanding of regulatory processes, and the ability to develop strategic advocacy campaigns. Ideal candidates have over five years of relevant experience and established connections with elected officials, making this position suitable for seasoned professionals in policy or corporate government relations.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Instacart's careers page November 8, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 64% of 1285 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 187 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Government Affairs Manager II, Northwest role remote?
- Yes — Instacart lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Instacart lists $159,000–$201,500 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Government Affairs Manager II, Northwest role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Instacart targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Government Affairs Manager II, Northwest role at Instacart.
From the original posting
We're transforming the grocery industry
Why this role is on the menu
Instacart's business depends on navigating an evolving patchwork of state and local policy, and the Pacific Northwest is an active front in that landscape. Without dedicated, expert representation, key policymakers in the region lack a clear picture of how Instacart's platform benefits their constituents and the broader ecommerce ecosystem. This role exists to close that gap: building durable relationships with elected officials and stakeholders, shaping legislative and regulatory outcomes, and ensuring Instacart is never caught flat-footed by policy shifts. A year from now, the northwest region will have a well-developed advocate network, proactive campaign infrastructure, and a consistent voice at the table on the issues that matter most to the business.
This position covers the Pacific Northwest, and the ideal candidate will reside in AK, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, or WA.
What you'll cook up in your first year
- A robust policymaker relationship network is established across northwest state and local government, with clear coverage of key officials and influencers and the potential to expand into additional states based on demand.
- Legislative, regulatory, and political strategies are crafted and executed to advance Instacart's state and local policy goals, including hearing preparation, testimony delivery, and regulatory proceeding participation.
- A coalition of third-party political, advocacy, and industry allies is built and maintained to support strategic policy objectives, including active representation in trade associations.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Policy Development, Legal, and Public Engagement teams results in integrated advocacy campaigns and coherent state and local policy solutions for key legislative priorities.
- External consultant relationships and annual government affairs budgets are managed effectively, with regular reporting cadences and internal materials keeping cross-functional stakeholders informed of policy developments.
The secret ingredients we're looking for
Must-have pantry staples (Minimum Qualifications)
- 5+ years of state or local government, policy, or corporate government relations experience
- Established policymaker relationships with confidence engaging elected officials and executives alike
- Deep understanding of state and local lawmaking and regulatory processes
- Strategic thinker with polished oral and written presentation skills
- Proven ability to thrive under pressure, balancing long and short-term priorities to deliver results
- Resourceful and entrepreneurial with a bias towards action, and willingness to travel frequently
- Collaborative approach with a positive, can-do attitude, and adherence to internal rules and protocols for travel, expenses, budgeting, and tracking
Optional garnishes (Preferred Qualifications)
- Expertise in labor/workforce, ecommerce, or tech policy
- Experience with Slack
#LI-Remote
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
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