Business Lead, Office of the President

Meta•Washington, DC

5d•$96,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Business Lead to support special projects and senior executive engagements. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, operations, and external affairs — ensuring seamless coordination across C-suite interactions, government and institutional partnerships, and high-visibility initiatives. The ideal candidate brings direct experience staffing senior principals, managing complex stakeholder ecosystems, and thriving in high-tempo environments with shifting priorities.

Requirements

Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure with sound judgment and discretion
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (as needed, up to 50%+)
1+ years of professional experience in government affairs, political operations, chief of staff functions, intergovernmental relations, or executive support roles
Experience coordinating national travel, event logistics, and programming for senior leaders
Bachelor's degree
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex policy or business issues into clear, concise executive-ready materials
Direct experience preparing briefing materials and staffing senior principals (e.g., elected officials, C-suite executives, or senior government leaders) for high-stakes engagements
Demonstrated experience managing political or institutional partnerships across multiple stakeholders simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal instincts — able to navigate complex political dynamics, build trust quickly, and operate with discretion in sensitive environments
Communications, Political Science, or Public Policy academic background
Experience in the White House, Executive Office of the President, Congressional offices, or equivalent senior government environments
Experience in higher education policy, advocacy, or government relations
Experience serving as a liaison between senior leadership and external government or institutional stakeholders (e.g., Governors, mayors, statewide officials)
Background in political campaigns, including staffing principals for national travel and public engagements
Familiarity with federal legislative and regulatory processes
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate strategic briefing materials, talking points, and preparation packets for senior executives ahead of external engagements with government leaders, policymakers, and institutional partners
Serve as the on-the-ground operational lead for executive travel — managing logistics, real-time problem-solving, run-of-show execution, and ensuring principals are fully briefed and supported across domestic and international engagements
Drive high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from scoping through execution on compressed timelines, often with direct visibility to Meta's most senior leadership
Manage and advance relationships with elected officials, government stakeholders, and external institutional partners to support Meta's strategic objectives
Draft high-impact correspondence, briefing memos, and messaging frameworks that synthesize complex issues into actionable insights for senior decision-makers
Lead planning and execution of executive-level convenings, roundtables, and stakeholder engagements — coordinating participants, content development, and follow-through
Serve as a connective node between internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment across multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholder groups