Remote Regional Policy Lead, TX/LA – Data Center Strategy

Meta; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced policy leader to guide local government affairs for data center sites across the United States. You will engage with city, county, and regional bodies to advance infrastructure investment and sustainability in communities where Meta operates.

The role requires 8+ years of state/local policy experience, cross-functional collaboration, and strong understanding of technology policy. Remote role for US-based candidates with up to 80% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in state or local public policy, advocacy, or government affairs.
• Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders at 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 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 supporting site 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.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Data Center teams to align policy with site development timelines.
• Engage with industry groups, nonprofits, and associations to promote Meta objectives.
• Develop strategies with Community Engagement for 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Skills

Local policy

Public policy

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

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

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced policy leader to guide local government affairs for data center sites across the United States. You will engage with city, county, and regional bodies to advance infrastructure investment and sustainability in communities where Meta operates.

The role requires 8+ years of state/local policy experience, cross-functional collaboration, and strong understanding of technology policy. Remote role for US-based candidates with up to 80% travel.