Public Policy Manager,Northwest Job Austin area,Texas USA,Government

Summary:

Meta seeks an experienced professional to support the company’s state public policy and government relations efforts in the Northwest US. Candidates will be responsible for political engagement and issue advocacy across a territory of US states. This position will report to the Public Policy Director, West/Midwest United States. The position is based in Seattle, Denver, or remote in Washington or Colorado area.

Frequent travel is required.

Required Skills:

Public Policy Manager, Northwest Responsibilities:

Identify, monitor and analyze state legislative proposals that impact Meta

Represent and communicate our policy positions to members of state legislatures and Administrations

Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance policies that benefit the company, the state, and local communities

Manage relationships with state policymakers

Provide support to the Director, Public Policy, South/Southeast U.S. with respect to policy work and operational needs within their larger region as needed

Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region

Travel up to 50% of the time (primarily in the region)

Minimum Qualifications:

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

8+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government affairs

Understanding of state political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region

Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals

Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and ability to prioritize competing work streams based on impact and deadlines in time-sensitive settings

Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences

Experience working cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, and community leaders

Experience managing contract lobbyists and trade associations

Capacity to navigate complex organizational structures and build coalitions to achieve policy goals

Experience working on complex policy issues, such as technology, privacy, and economic development

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to think strategically and develop effective solutions

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Familiarity with Meta's products and services, as well as the company's policy priorities and values

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Proven communication and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated experience to work effectively with wide-ranging stakeholders

Demonstrated understanding of various state legislative and regulatory processes

Public Compensation:

$153,000/year to $224,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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