Local Policy & Government Affairs Lead for Data Centers

Meta; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 190,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced leader to build and manage the company's local government affairs efforts in support of our data center site strategy across the United States.

You will lead a team of regional local policy managers responsible for engaging with local governments—including cities, counties, municipalities, and regional bodies below the state level—to advance Meta's data center priorities across existing and future site locations, and to strengthen relationships in the communities where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, law, communications, or related field.
• 12+ years in local or state public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of local/state policy processes and engagement with policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of regional local policy managers with strategy and priorities.
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy for data center objectives.
• Work with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure and permitting.
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities for policy advancement.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site development timelines.
• Engage industry groups, nonprofits, and associations to promote policy priorities.
• Ensure timely updates to cross-functional partners on local policy developments.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement to build relationships with chambers and associations.
• Represent Meta before local government bodies and coordinate advocacy campaigns.
• Manage relationships with policymakers and contract lobbyists.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced leader to build and manage the company's local government affairs efforts in support of our data center site strategy across the United States.

You will lead a team of regional local policy managers responsible for engaging with local governments—including cities, counties, municipalities, and regional bodies below the state level—to advance Meta's data center priorities across existing and future site locations, and to strengthen relationships in the communities where