Remote Regional Policy Lead - Data Center & Local Gov

Meta; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

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 work with local governments to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships, requiring deep knowledge of public policy, infrastructure, and economic development.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or a related field
• 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
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state and local government
• Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking in time-sensitive settings
• Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs efforts across current and future data center sites in the United States
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy
• Work directly with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment, permitting, and economic development
• Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance local policies
• Partner with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy engagement with site development timelines
• Engage with industry groups and civil society to promote economic development and an open internet
• Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce and associations
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners on policy developments
• Manage relationships with policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Skills

Public policy leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Tools

AI tools familiarity

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 work with local governments to advance data center priorities and strengthen community relationships, requiring deep knowledge of public policy, infrastructure, and economic development.

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