Regional Policy Lead, TX/LA — Data Center Growth

Meta; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Frequent travel and collaboration with internal teams are essential. This remote role is available to candidates based in Texas or Louisiana, with travel up to 80% based on needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in state or local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with policymakers and stakeholders at data center locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center and economic development policy.
• Experience cross‑functional collaboration.
• Track record of advocacy campaigns achieving milestones.
• Creative problem solving, negotiation, and multi‑tasking in time‑sensitive settings.
• Ability to communicate nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead local government affairs for current and future data center sites across the US.
• Develop and execute a local policy strategy across cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• Work with policymakers to advance infrastructure investment, permitting, and econ. development.
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site development timelines.
• Collaborate with industry groups to promote economic development and open internet.
• Partner with Community Engagement to engage chambers, associations, and nonprofits.
• Provide timely updates to cross‑functional partners and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Travel up to 80% as needed.

Skills

Public policy experience

Policy advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Negotiation

Effective communication

AI workflows optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Frequent travel and collaboration with internal teams are essential. This remote role is available to candidates based in Texas or Louisiana, with travel up to 80% based on needs.