Remote Local Policy Leader, Data Center Regions (IN/OH)

Meta; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced policy professional to lead local government affairs across the United States, supporting our data center site strategy. You will work with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships where we build and operate.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs and can be based remotely in Indiana or Ohio, with frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 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-functionally across teams and functions
• Proven advocacy campaigns achieving policy and milestones
• Strong communication to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs across current and future data center sites
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy
• Engage with local policymakers and officials to advance data center investment
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance policies
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site timelines and commitments
• Collaborate with industry groups and associations to promote objectives
• Work with Community Engagement to engage chambers and NGOs
• Keep cross-functional partners updated on local policy developments
• Manage relationships with policymakers, lobbyists, and trade associations
• Travel up to 80% as needed

Skills

Local policy expertise

Public policy advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science / related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced policy professional to lead local government affairs across the United States, supporting our data center site strategy. You will work with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships where we build and operate.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs and can be based remotely in Indiana or Ohio, with frequent travel.