Remote Local Policy Leader: Data Center Affairs

Concord (NH)

Remote

USD 190,000 - 257,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Meta seeks a seasoned leader to build and manage local government affairs across the United States for its data center strategy. You will guide a regional team and personally handle priority localities, engaging with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance policy and investment that support Meta's data centers.

The role demands deep public policy expertise, political engagement, and a track record of building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

12+ years of local or state public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
Experience leading teams including people managers.
Knowledge of technology, infrastructure, data center policy and advocacy.
Experience cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience creating advocacy campaigns with milestones and goals.
Ability to convey nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team of regional local policy managers.
Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy.
Engage local policymakers to advance data center investment and permitting.
Monitor political environment and identify opportunities for policy advancement.
Collaborate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site timelines and commitments.
Work with industry groups and associations to promote company priorities.
Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners on policy developments.
Coordinate with Community Engagement to engage local business groups.
Represent Meta before local government bodies and coordinate advocacy campaigns.
Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and industry groups.
Travel up to 80% as needed.