**Summary:** Meta is seeking a Public Policy Manager, External Affairs, to advance Meta’s relationships with key external partners on both public policy and product policy issues. In this role, you will work across the breadth of Meta’s public policy issues, cultivating relationships with think tanks, and advocacy organizations at the federal and state level to inform Meta’s public policy development and support a diverse landscape of policy ideas that advance a climate of innovation. The manager will facilitate information sharing between third party groups and Meta staff and will develop long-term partnerships to advance research and advocacy. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in emerging technologies in particular, along with a detailed understanding of the broader issue landscape affecting today’s technology industry. They will also thrive in a fast-paced environment and share our vision of building the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. **Required Skills:** Public Policy Manager, External Affairs Responsibilities: 1. Attend local events with occasional travel to conferences elsewhere in the US, sponsored by relevant stakeholders and represent the company’s interests 2. Work with policy team to advance Meta’s policy priorities with third party groups, particularly on artificial intelligence, privacy, emerging technologies, and energy policy 3. Cultivate research on questions relating to emerging technologies, with an eye not just to the issues of today but also the issues the industry will face as technology progresses 4. Stay up-to-date with work of third-party groups, including think tanks and civil society organizations, and share with relevant internal partners, to advise on Meta’s policy priorities 5. Develop and maintain relationships with third-party stakeholders to educate around Meta’s strategies for product development 6. Work with internal partners to arrange roundtables and discussions with third party experts to advise Meta’s product development 7. Stay up-to-date with work of third-party groups and share relevant studies and information with Meta’s product teams 8. Work closely with numerous internal partners, including Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, and Federal and State Policy, to set strategy for key policy campaigns and product launches. 9. Aid in tracking progress against key priorities 10. Keep careful records for engagements and communications with third party organizations 11. Track public commentary from third party stakeholders on key issues 12. Complete administrative tasks surrounding budget tracking and charitable contributions **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 13. Bachelor’s Degree in political science, policy, law, computer science or related field 14. 5+ years of experience with government relations, public policy research, and/or stakeholder management in the technology space 15. Experience executing cross-functional policy campaigns domestically and/or internationally **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 16. Existing relationships with technologists, government stakeholders, and/or research communities focused on emerging technologies 17. Experience dealing with escalations and/or time-sensitive issues 18. Experience articulating policies and their reasoning to various audiences effectively 19. Experience with extended reality (XR) technologies, including but not limited to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices and the underlying technologies such as computer vision, spatial audio, and haptic feedback **Public Compensation:** $119,000/year to $177,000/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@fb.com.