Remote Local Policy Lead, TX/LA Data Centers

Meta; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced policy leader to guide local government affairs for its data center sites across the United States. You will collaborate with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development in communities where Meta builds and operates.

Reporting to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, this remote role requires frequent travel and deep knowledge of internet policy, technology, and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of state or local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with policymakers and stakeholders at data center sites.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center, and economic development policy.
• Experience cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven advocacy campaigns achieving milestones.
• Creative problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead local government affairs across current and future data center sites in the U.S.
• Build and execute a local policy strategy with cities, counties, and regional bodies.
• Engage with policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment.
• Monitor political environment to identify policy opportunities.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site timelines.
• Collaborate with industry groups and associations to promote objectives.
• Develop community engagement strategies with chambers of commerce and nonprofits.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners on policy developments.
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade groups.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Skills

Public policy

Advocacy campaigns

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Policy communication

Travel coordination

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 leader to guide local government affairs for its data center sites across the United States. You will collaborate with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development in communities where Meta builds and operates.

Reporting to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, this remote role requires frequent travel and deep knowledge of internet policy, technology, and advocacy.