Public Policy Manager, Northwest

Meta; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to support state public policy and government relations efforts in the Northwest US. The role will engage with state legislatures and Administrations, coordinating policy advocacy across Seattle, Denver, or remote in WA/CO with up to 50% travel.

The position reports to the Public Policy Director, West/Midwest US, and requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and experience in state government affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Understanding of state political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region.
• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns for state government with milestones.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze state legislative proposals impacting Meta.
• Represent policy positions to state legislatures and administrations.
• Monitor political environment and advance policies benefiting company and communities in region.
• Manage relationships with state policymakers.
• Support the Director with policy work within the region as needed.
• Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce and civil society groups.
• Travel up to 50% of the time (regional).

Skills

Public policy

Advocacy campaigns

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to support the company’s state public policy and government relations efforts in the Northwest US. Candidates will be responsible for political engagement and issue advocacy across a territory of US states. This position will report to the Public Policy Director, West/Midwest United States. The position is based in Seattle, Denver, or remote in Washington or Colorado area. Frequent travel is required.

Public Policy Manager, Northwest Responsibilities:

• Identify, monitor and analyze state legislative proposals that impact Meta
• Represent and communicate our policy positions to members of state legislatures and Administrations
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance policies that benefit the company, the state, and local communities
• Manage relationships with state policymakers
• Provide support to the Director, Public Policy, South/Southeast U.S. with respect to policy work and operational needs within their larger region as needed
• Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non‑profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region
• Travel up to 50% of the time (primarily in the region)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government affairs
• Understanding of state political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals
• Creative problem‑solving, negotiation, and ability to prioritize competing workstreams based on impact and deadlines in time‑sensitive settings
• Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences
• Experience working cross‑functionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, and community leaders
• Experience managing contract lobbyists and trade associations
• Capacity to navigate complex organizational structures and build coalitions to achieve policy goals
• Experience working on complex policy issues, such as technology, privacy, and economic development
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the capacity to think strategically and develop effective solutions
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Familiarity with Meta's products and services, as well as the company's policy priorities and values
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated experience to work effectively with wide‑ranging stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of various state legislative and regulatory processes

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.

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$153,000/year to $224,000/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.