Regional Policy Manager, Data Center Govt Affairs (TX/LA)

Meta; Concord (NH); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work with infrastructure and data center teams to align policy with development timelines while promoting economic development and a secure internet. Frequent travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of state/local public policy experience.
• Experience with policymakers and stakeholders at data center sites.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead local government affairs across US data center sites.
• Develop and execute a local policy strategy with cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• Engage with policymakers to advance data center investment and permitting.
• Monitor political environment and identify policy opportunities benefiting Meta.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site development timelines.
• Engage with industry groups and civic organizations to promote economic development and an open internet.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement to work with chambers and associations.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Travel up to 80% as needed.

Skills

Local policy experience

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Public policy

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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

You will work with infrastructure and data center teams to align policy with development timelines while promoting economic development and a secure internet. Frequent travel is required.