Government Affairs Manager

The role

The Government Affairs Manager will identify, monitor, and manage legislative proposals and coordinate advocacy efforts. This role involves building relationships with policymakers and representing the company in legislative hearings and meetings.

What you will do

• Identify, monitor, and manage local and state legislative proposals that impact Ibotta.
• Execute advocacy strategies within assigned jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external lobbyists and consultants.
• Cultivate relationships with local and state lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Draft policy position statements, legislative amendments, and advocacy materials.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and testimony for engagement with government officials.
• Represent Ibotta in legislative hearings, policymaker meetings, and policy forums.
• Participate in industry coalitions and trade associations.
• Partner with internal teams to understand business priorities and assess legislative impact.
• Provide updates to the Director of Government Affairs on legislative developments and risks.

Required qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, political advocacy, or a related field, with experience navigating state and/or local government.
• Proven understanding of the legislative and regulatory process, particularly at the state and local level.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with policymakers, legislative staff, external stakeholders, and internal partners.
• Proven project management skills.
• Comfortable representing the company externally.
• Ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Interest in and aptitude for quickly learning complex and rapidly evolving policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous policy environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20-25% of the time.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Law, or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible time off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k match
• Paid parking
• Snacks
• Occasional meals
• Relocation bonus

Before you apply

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Candidates must live in the United States.

About the company

Ibotta is a performance marketing platform allowing brands to deliver digital promotions through the Ibotta Performance Network. Headquartered in Denver, it is the largest tech IPO in Colorado history.