Remote Local Policy Lead for Data Center Growth (TX/LA)

Meta; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 153.000 - 224.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

The role requires deep knowledge of policy, internet infrastructure, and economic development, with frequent travel and reporting to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs.

Qualifikationen

• 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 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 related to state and local government.

Aufgaben

• Lead Meta's local government affairs efforts across current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Build and execute a local government affairs strategy across cities, counties, municipalities, 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 benefiting the company and communities.
• Partner with internal teams to align policy engagement with site development timelines and commitments.
• Engage with industry groups, nonprofits, and associations to promote economic development and open internet policies.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement to engage chambers of commerce and civil society groups.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners on local policy developments.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Travel up to 80% as needed.

Kenntnisse

Policy advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic negotiation

Clear communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

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

The role requires deep knowledge of policy, internet infrastructure, and economic development, with frequent travel and reporting to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs.