Regional Policy Lead, Data Center Strategy (TX/LA)

Meta; Carson City (NV); On-site; 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 build relationships with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and community commitments.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, with frequent travel required. Remote position available only to candidates based in Texas or Louisiana, travel up to 80% as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 8+ years in state/local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in data center site locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns for state/local government.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to communicate nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead local government affairs across current and future data center sites in the U.S.
• Develop and execute a local government affairs strategy across cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• Collaborate with policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development.
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy with site timelines.
• Engage with industry groups, nonprofits, and associations to promote objectives.
• Partner with Community Engagement to engage chambers, associations, and civil society groups.
• Keep cross-functional partners updated on local policy developments.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Skills

Local policy

Public policy

Advocacy

Cross-functional

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Policy analysis tools

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 build relationships with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and community commitments.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, with frequent travel required. Remote position available only to candidates based in Texas or Louisiana, travel up to 80% as