Job Description

The Location Strategy Researcher partners cross-functionally to guide, inform, and execute thoughtful geographic company growth. This role will pull data and manage projects that allow Facebook to grow Facebook's global footprint in a way that best positions it to attract and retain the worlds best talent. The ideal candidate will understand the complexities of international business, site selection and the opportunities and constraints presented by global business growth in challenging markets. They will have an in-depth understanding of data sources, and will understand the challenges of doing business internationally. We are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach to solutions and problem solving, work well with ambiguity and is not afraid to get their hands dirty. This role suits someone who is capable of jumping in and driving multiple and varied projects, combining analysis, strategy and execution.

Location Strategy Researcher Responsibilities

* Support the Location Strategy team in building and executing the company location strategy and associated projects

* Partner cross-functionally with the people team, facilities teams, legal, policy, communications, HRBPs and business leaders to collect key data and insights

* Lead or support project management with outside vendors and partners, facilities, and policy to run projects

* Conduct ad hoc location analysis projects for teams growing globally, utilizing data, insights, strategies and measurement

* Build presentations and recommendations using data and insights

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelors degree

* 4+ years of experience in site selection, urban planning, location planning, economics or other project planning role for global organizations (either in-house or with consulting firms)

* Knowledge in doing business internationally and the challenges in working with a workforce

* Experience managing & driving projects from beginning to end

* Experience building relationships cross-functionally and driving a team to a business-oriented solution

* Experience in creating presentations

* Experience working with data and conducting analysis

* Experience exercising judgment and discretion while working with all levels of company leadership

* Experience working hands-on on projects

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in human resources, analytics or people planning

* Expertise in visual presentation tools and illustration e.g., Adobe Photoshop, etc.

* Experience in quickly become a subject matter expert in all areas that pertain to organizational growth

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About the Facebook company

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.

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