Regional Policy and Data Center Affairs Lead (IN/OH)

Meta; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead the company’s local government affairs efforts across the United States in support of our data center site strategy. You will work with local governments to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships where Meta builds and operates.

The role requires deep knowledge of public policy and strong communication with diverse audiences. The position reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs and can be based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in state or local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in data center site locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy and the advocacy landscape in region.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns related to state and local government.
• Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking in time-sensitive settings.
• Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs efforts across current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy across cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• Work with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development.
• Monitor political environment to identify opportunities to advance local policies.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy with site timelines and commitments.
• Collaborate with industry groups and associations to promote economic development and open internet policies.
• Partner with Community Engagement to engage chambers of commerce and civil society groups.
• Ensure timely updates to cross-functional partners on local policy developments.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Skills

Public policy

Advocacy campaigns

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or related field

Tools

AI tools

Public policy databases

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead the company’s local government affairs efforts across the United States in support of our data center site strategy. You will work with local governments to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships where Meta builds and operates.

The role requires deep knowledge of public policy and strong communication with diverse audiences. The position reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs and can be based