Regional Policy Leader - Data Center Strategy (Remote IN/OH)

Meta; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

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

The role requires state/local policy, political engagement, and issue advocacy expertise, with knowledge of internet, infrastructure, and economic development policy. Remote work possible in IN/OH; travel up to 80% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in 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 data center locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy.
• Experience working cross-functional.
• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns related to state/local government.
• Creative problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Experience communicating nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs efforts across current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy across cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• 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 with site development timelines.
• Engage with industry groups, nonprofits, and associations to promote policies for economic development and open internet.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement team to engage chambers and civil society groups.
• Keep cross-functional partners updated on local policy developments.
• Manage relationships with local policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Skills

Public policy experience

State and local policy

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Political engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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

The role requires state/local policy, political engagement, and issue advocacy expertise, with knowledge of internet, infrastructure, and economic development policy. Remote work possible in IN/OH; travel up to 80% may be required.