Public Policy Associate Manager, State & Local Meta - 4.0 Menlo Park, CA Job Details $94,000 - $143,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Government relations (public relations strategies) Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Legislation Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Meta is seeking a Public Policy Associate Manager to drive operational processes and project management across state and local initiatives. The ideal candidate brings experience in operations, a track record of effective project management, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Communications, and other Public Policy teams to advance Meta's state and local priorities. Candidates should bring a genuine interest in public policy and familiarity with Meta's products.

Given the demands of the policy team, the candidate will sometimes be expected to work irregular hours that may include travel.

Public Policy Associate Manager, State & Local Responsibilities:

Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Manage planning, logistics, and tracking for budgets, contracts, legislative work, political engagement, and partner initiatives. Maintain and improve team trackers, documentation, and operational processes. Support rapid-response efforts and time-sensitive cross-functional projects

Stakeholder Engagement:

Coordinate and plan engagement with external state and local organizations. Manage assets for engagements, including visuals, sponsorship materials, and recap communications

Legislative & Policy Support:

Track, organize, and operationally support advocacy efforts on state legislation across the U.S. Develop briefing materials, assessments, and presentations as needed

Internal Strategy & Execution:

Drive processes leading to clarity and alignment on key priorities for the State and Local Policy Team. Provide timely updates and briefings to leadership and internal stakeholders. Prioritize and manage competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs, and ensure timely delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field 4+ years of work experience in policy, policy enforcement, government affairs, politics, or related field Understanding of state legislative processes and stakeholder engagement Demonstrated analytical-thinking and problem-solving experience Experience communicating cross-functionally, particularly in the area of consensus-building and persuasion Demonstrated track record of crafting clear and concise, emails, reports & documents for a broad range of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a deadline-driven environment Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Familiarity with budgeting tools including Google Sheets, Quorum, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite Experience in or with the technology industry Knowledge of Meta products and principles Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Law degree, MBA, MPP, or other advanced degree

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. 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 . $94,000/year to $143,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.