Job Description
Vice President Public Policy, US
Washington, DC
Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.
Facebook seeks a strategic leader to serve as Vice President Public Policy, US. The successful candidate will oversee a team working to develop and advance Facebook’s policy priorities across a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels of government in the United States. This work includes advancing a new regulatory framework for the internet and driving partnerships with the government to update internet regulations. The Vice President Public Policy, US will represent Facebook’s interests before the US government and with key third parties including associations, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. The ideal candidate will be respected by both sides of the political aisle. They will bring significant management and leadership experience within a global organization, a successful track record driving a strategic policy agenda and deep expertise in internet policy issues.
Develop and execute on a strategic plan to help advance a regulatory framework for the Internet that preserves innovation and economic growth while providing consumers the protections they deserve.
Act as a practical visionary leader who can communicate and execute Facebook’s overall vision into actionable plans that promote company objectives through compelling advocacy in government.
Monitor the development of business issues that affect the company.
Develop strategies for addressing each issue and deploy resources to ensure management of issues.
Build best practices to ensure a consistent approach.
Partner with company leadership to align key regulatory, legislative and policy priorities.
Represent Facebook externally with Members of Congress, the Administration and with third party groups.
Develop and maintain relationships with key political and opinion leaders to help create an understanding of the company, its objectives and mission.
Advance Facebook’s public policy priorities within the broader US public policy community.
Lead and manage a team of public policy professionals.
Be politically savvy and well-known on the Hill, and in key agencies.
15+ years of experience in a leadership role in an Administration, on the Hill or in a government relations or public policy position.
An undergraduate degree in public policy, political science or related experience.
Facebook is proud to be an Equal 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. Facebook 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.