Regional Policy Lead, Data Center – TX/LA

Meta; Boston (MA); 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 a strong background in state and local public policy, political engagement, and issue advocacy, with deep knowledge of internet, technology, infrastructure, and economic

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 advocacy landscape in region
• Experience working cross-functionally
• 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 diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead local government affairs across current and future data center sites in the United States
• Build and execute a local government affairs strategy for the region
• Work with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies
• Partner with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy engagement with site timelines
• Collaborate with industry groups and associations to promote economic development and open internet
• Engage with chambers of commerce and civil society groups to advance priorities
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners and stakeholders
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Skills

Local policy leadership

Policy strategy development

Policy engagement

Policy monitoring

Cross-functional alignment

Industry partnerships

Community engagement

Travel readiness

Stakeholder updates

Public affairs relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 a strong background in state and local public policy, political engagement, and issue advocacy, with deep knowledge of internet, technology, infrastructure, and economic