Economic Development Manager

Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).

**Required Skills:**

Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:

1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions

2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes

3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies

4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax

5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions

6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives

8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)

9. Contract negotiation experience

10. Financial analysis and project management experience

11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the companys interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers

12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

13. JD or MBA

**Public Compensation:**

$152,000/year to $221,000/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 ....