Data Center Policy Manager

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 151,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Center Policy Manager to spearhead initiatives that influence policy on economic development and sustainability. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legislation affecting data centers. You will develop strategies that align with business needs and public sentiment, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of policy discussions. If you're passionate about shaping the future of technology and sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in policy with a focus on business needs.
• Experience in developing government affairs and outreach strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy initiatives on economic development and environmental issues.
• Develop and manage strategies informed by research and public opinion.

Skills

Public Policy Knowledge

Economic Development

Energy Policy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Legislation Tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy

Master's Degree in Related Fields

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Base pay range

$151,000.00/yr - $216,000.00/yr

Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Policy team to support our strategic engagement on policy issues that impact our global data center operations and site selection efforts. This role will partner closely with our regional policy, economic development, sustainability and energy teams.

Data Center Policy Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional policy initiatives related to policy proposals focused on data center economic development, site selection and environmental issues that span across multiple teams and organizations
• Support cross-functional policy initiatives on energy and sustainability issues
• Identify and track economic development, environment, sustainability and energy related legislation across US States, US federal and globally when needed, manage review processes across cross-functional partners, and consolidate feedback.
• Work in partnership with internal cross-functional partners, trade organizations, external consultants to identify emerging policy issues that relate to data centers and assess the potential impact to Meta data center operations.
• Develop and manage policy strategies around data center projects that are informed by business needs, research, and the public opinion climate.
• Facilitate alignment across internal teams and external partners, including trade organizations.
• Prepare summary documentation and memos on data center related policies and issues to support external engagement and drive internal alignment.
• Partner with our data center economic and community development, site selection, and energy teams, communications and other policy teams to support data center related events.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, economic development, or energy related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in policy with a focus on using technical policy knowledge to support business needs.
• Direct experience developing and successfully implementing government affairs and outreach strategies, including policies that relate to energy and sustainability.
• Experience prioritizing and completing multiple goals in a quickly changing environment
• Demonstrated experience in the development and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in working with large cross-functional groups, including technical teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in managing complex policy related initiatives related to data center, economic development, utility, manufacturing or other large infrastructure projects.
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$151,000/year to $216,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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