Remote Local Policy Regional Manager - TX/LA Data Centers

Meta; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States for data center site strategy. You will engage with local governments to advance data center priorities and build community relationships.

Travel up to 80% and a remote position are available for Texas or Louisiana residents. Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of public policy, issue advocacy, and tech infrastructure, and can work with cross-functional teams to align site development with policy

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns with milestones

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs across current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Build and execute a local government affairs strategy for the region 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.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy engagement with site timelines and commitments.
• Engage with industry groups, nonprofits, and associations to promote economic development and a safe internet.
• Partner 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 in the region.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time based on need.

Skills

Public policy experience

Advocacy campaigns

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or a related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States for data center site strategy. You will engage with local governments to advance data center priorities and build community relationships.

Travel up to 80% and a remote position are available for Texas or Louisiana residents. Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of public policy, issue advocacy, and tech infrastructure, and can work with cross-functional teams to align site development with policy