Regional Policy Lead, Data Centers (TX/LA) — Remote

Meta; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead the company's local government affairs efforts across the United States, focusing on data center site strategy. You will engage with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance priorities and strengthen community relationships.

The role requires deep knowledge of public policy, advocacy, and technology policy, with strong political engagement skills. Frequent travel and a remote position available to candidates in TX or LA are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field as listed.
• 8+ years of experience in state or local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with the political process and stakeholders at data center sites.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data centers, and economic development policy.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns with milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's 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—supporting site development and expansion.
• Work with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development.
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies benefiting the company and communities.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy engagement with site timelines and commitments.
• Collaborate with industry groups, municipal associations, and legislative bodies to promote economic development and open internet policies.
• Partner with Community Engagement to engage chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups.
• Keep cross-functional partners updated on local policy developments.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations in the region.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Skills

Local policy expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy campaigns

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy communication

Education

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

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead the company's local government affairs efforts across the United States, focusing on data center site strategy. You will engage with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance priorities and strengthen community relationships.

The role requires deep knowledge of public policy, advocacy, and technology policy, with strong political engagement skills. Frequent travel and a remote position available to candidates in TX or LA are noted.