Public Policy Manager, Northwest

Meta•Quinte West, ON

21h•$153,000 - $224,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 workstreams based on impact and deadlines in time-sensitive settings
Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences
Experience working cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

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

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)