Remote Local Policy Lead - TX/LA Data Centers

Meta; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead the company''s local government affairs efforts across the United States in support of our data center site strategy. You will engage with local governments to advance priorities and strengthen community relationships where Meta builds and operates data centers.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, with frequent travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in state or local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with policymakers and stakeholders in data center locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center and economic development policy.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns at state/local level.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and multitasking in time-sensitive settings.
• Ability to communicate 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 local government affairs strategy for the region that advances data center objectives across cities, counties, municipalities, and regional bodies.
• Work with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development.
• Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies benefiting the company and communities.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align local policy with site development timelines.
• Collaborate with industry groups, nonprofits, and municipal associations to promote economic development and open internet policies.
• Engage with chambers of commerce and civil society groups to advance priorities.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners 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.

Skills

Local policy experience

Advocacy campaigns

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead the company''s local government affairs efforts across the United States in support of our data center site strategy. You will engage with local governments to advance priorities and strengthen community relationships where Meta builds and operates data centers.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, with frequent travel required.