Data Center Policy Specialist
This role is a fixed term opportunity to support our strategic engagement on policy issues that impact data center operations in Europe.
About the Position:
We are seeking an experienced professional to monitor and research current and relevant public policy issues. The successful candidate will develop and manage campaign strategies for both individual stakeholders and multi-stakeholder coalitions, including communications plans, third-party outreach efforts, timelines and measurement/evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support cross-functional policy analysis and advocacy initiatives related to policy proposals focused on data centers and energy across Europe, and facilitate alignment across internal and external cross functional teams.
* Work in partnership with internal cross-functional partners and external consultants to identify emerging policy issues that relate to data centers and energy and assess the potential impact to Meta data center operations.
* Identify and track data center and energy related legislation across Europe, manage review from cross-functional partners, and consolidate feedback.
* Prepare summary documentation and memos on data center related policies and issues to support external engagement and drive internal alignment.
* Work cross-functionally with Data Center, Legal, Communications, and global policy teams to build and drive policies that guide responsible data center development.
* Monitor and research current and relevant emerging public policy issues and thought leaders.
* Coordinate across multiple internal teams – such as out in-house research, social media, creative, and media relations teams – to incorporate their skill sets into overall campaign strategy and ensure flawless execution of the client's priorities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Experience in internet technologies, security, privacy, integrity, safety, content moderation and the surrounding policy environments
* Experience relating to government relations and/or policy issues
* Policy stakeholder engagement experience
* Experience executing cross-functional policy campaigns domestically and/or internationally
Priorities:
The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects. They will also have a proven track record of developing and implementing effective policy campaigns and engaging with key stakeholders.
Please note that this is a fixed term position, and the selected candidate will be required to relocate to the European region.