[Hiring] Mgr, Public Policy, AWS State and Local Public Policy @Amazon

Role Description

Help shape the future of cloud and AI infrastructure policy in Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan. Amazon is looking for a talented, innovative, and experienced individual to represent Amazon Web Services (AWS) before state and local policymakers and senior government executives in these states. This role on the AWS Public Policy team is focused on supporting our technology infrastructure and operations with critical emphasis on data center infrastructure policy, increasing adoption of cloud computing services throughout the region, and advancing other policy priorities.

You will address risks and opportunities for AWS and our customers at the state and local level through a variety of tactics, including:

• Direct lobbying
• Managing consultants
• Leveraging AWS’s participation in key trade associations
• Building coalitions critical to advancing AWS’s public policy and business objectives

You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s businesses and interface directly with relevant business units and technology and services teams at AWS to develop and execute effective government affairs advocacy strategies.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan
• Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure policy in Indiana
• Identify and communicate potential state and local public policy opportunities and threats
• Develop enhancement or mitigation strategies and policy positions for issues affecting the AWS business
• Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders
• Leverage appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and policy organizations on behalf of AWS
• Ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
• 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience
• Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
• Strong knowledge of and background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to technology issues
• Ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate, state, and local government levels
• Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals
• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others

Requirements

• Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position
• Adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, and work safely and respectfully with others
• Exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
• EAP and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Company Description

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit this link for more information.

The base salary range for this position is $138,500.00 - $187,300.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Learn more about our benefits at this link .