Head of Local Policy & Government Affairs (Remote)

Springfield (IL)

Remote

USD 190,000 - 257,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced leader to build and manage local government affairs for its data center site strategy across the United States. You will lead a team of regional local policy managers engaging with cities, counties, municipalities, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships where Meta builds and operates.

The ideal candidate has deep public policy, political advocacy, and leadership experience, with a track record of guiding

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
12+ years of experience in local or state public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
Experience directly managing and developing teams, including people managers or senior individual contributors.
Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders at the local and/or state level.
Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy and the advocacy landscape.
Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to local and/or state government.
Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings.
Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team of regional local policy managers, setting strategy and priorities for local government engagement across Meta's existing and future data center sites nationwide.
Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy that advances data center site objectives across cities, counties, municipalities, and regional bodies.
Work directly with local policymakers and officials to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development.
Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies that benefit the company and communities.
Partner with Meta's Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align local policy engagement with site selection, development timelines, and community commitments for data center projects.
Work with industry groups, nonprofits, municipal associations, and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for data center policy priorities.
Ensure cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates on local policy developments.
Collaborate with Meta’s Community Engagement team to engage chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups.
Represent Meta before local government bodies and coordinate advocacy campaigns in partnership with regional teams.
Manage relationships with local policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations.
Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time based on need.