Regional Policy Leader, Data Center Growth & Partnerships

Meta; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States for data center site strategy. You will engage with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and build community relationships. Remote work possible in IN/OH with up to 80% travel as needed.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs. Strong policy, advocacy, and cross-functional collaboration skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or a 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 our data center site locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy and the advocacy landscape in region.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state and local government, including achieving short- and long-term milestones related to advancing policy, political, and/or advocacy goals.
• Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings.
• Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs efforts across our current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy that advances Meta's data center site objectives across cities, counties, municipalities, and regional bodies—supporting both operational sites and new site development and expansion.
• Work directly with local policymakers and officials to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development in the communities where Meta builds and operates.
• Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies that benefit the company, local jurisdictions, and the communities where we reside.
• Partner with Meta's Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align local policy engagement with site selection, development timelines, and community commitments for new and expanding data center projects in the region.
• Work closely with industry groups, nonprofits, municipal associations, and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for economic development and a safe, secure, and open internet.
• Partner with Meta’s Community Engagement team to develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities.
• Ensure that Meta cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates 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

Local policy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Advocacy campaigns

Negotiation

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States for data center site strategy. You will engage with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and build community relationships. Remote work possible in IN/OH with up to 80% travel as needed.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs. Strong policy, advocacy, and cross-functional collaboration skills required.