Regional Policy Lead, Data Center & Local Govt (TX/LA)

Meta; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States in support of our data center site strategy. The role requires working with local governments to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships, with frequent travel and remote work limited to TX/LA.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of public policy, advocacy, and issues relevant to internet infrastructure, data centers, and economic development, and will

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field.
• 8+ years in state/local public policy or government affairs.
• Experience with policymakers and stakeholders at data center sites.
• Knowledge of data center policy, tech infrastructure, and economic development.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience creating advocacy campaigns with policy milestones.
• Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multitasking in time-sensitive settings.
• Ability to convey nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs across current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Develop and execute a local government affairs strategy across cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• Advocate for data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development in communities.
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies benefiting the company and communities.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy with site timelines and commitments.
• Engage with industry groups and municipal associations to promote company objectives for development and security of internet.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement to engage chambers of commerce, associations, non-profits, and civil society groups.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners on local policy developments.
• Manage relationships with local policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations in the region.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time based on need.

Skills

Policy engagement

Advocacy campaigns

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States in support of our data center site strategy. The role requires working with local governments to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships, with frequent travel and remote work limited to TX/LA.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of public policy, advocacy, and issues relevant to internet infrastructure, data centers, and economic development, and will