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Public Policy Manager, Midwest
**Summary:**
Meta seeks an experienced professional to support the company's state public policy and government relations efforts in the Midwest 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, Midwest/Western US. The position is based in DC, or remote from the Indianapolis, IN or Columbus, OH areas. Frequent travel is required.
**Required Skills:**
Public Policy Manager, Midwest Responsibilities:
1. Work directly with state policymakers in the region to promote the safe and efficient use of internet technologies and economic development
2. Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance state and local policies that benefit the company, the state, and local communities
3. Work closely with industry groups, nonprofits and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for economic development and a safe, secure, and open internet
4. Manage relationships with state policymakers
5. Ensure that Meta cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates on developments
6. Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region
7. Willingness to travel (primarily in-region) up to 60% of the time based on need
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. 5+ years of experience in state public policy, lobbying, or government affairs
9. Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region
10. Knowledge of technology and economic development policy and advocacy landscape in region
11. Demonstrated experience creating and implement advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals
12. Experience managing contract lobbyists and managing partnerships with trade associations and other advocacy groups
13. Experience driving and managing multiple projects simultaneously
14. Experience leading through influence and informal authority
15. Bachelors degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, or a related field
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
17. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
18. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
**Public Compensation:**
$122,000/year to $180,000/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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
Meta seeks an experienced professional to support the company's state public policy and government relations efforts in the Midwest 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, Midwest/Western US. The position is based in DC, or remote from the Indianapolis, IN or Columbus, OH areas. Frequent travel is required.
**Required Skills:**
Public Policy Manager, Midwest Responsibilities:
1. Work directly with state policymakers in the region to promote the safe and efficient use of internet technologies and economic development
2. Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance state and local policies that benefit the company, the state, and local communities
3. Work closely with industry groups, nonprofits and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for economic development and a safe, secure, and open internet
4. Manage relationships with state policymakers
5. Ensure that Meta cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates on developments
6. Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region
7. Willingness to travel (primarily in-region) up to 60% of the time based on need
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. 5+ years of experience in state public policy, lobbying, or government affairs
9. Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region
10. Knowledge of technology and economic development policy and advocacy landscape in region
11. Demonstrated experience creating and implement advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals
12. Experience managing contract lobbyists and managing partnerships with trade associations and other advocacy groups
13. Experience driving and managing multiple projects simultaneously
14. Experience leading through influence and informal authority
15. Bachelors degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, or a related field
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
17. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
18. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
**Public Compensation:**
$122,000/year to $180,000/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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
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