Principal, US National Security Policy, AWS Public Policy Americas

Description

Work hard and make history with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Policy. Our US team is looking for a talented, innovative, and well-connected individual to represent the cloud computing business of Amazon, Earth’s most customer-centric company, on policy and regulatory issues relating to defense and national security in the US. The Principal, US National Security Policy will join a dynamic team and be able to immediately and directly enhance Amazon’s advocacy in the Defense and National Security space in support of our cloud computing business with senior level government decision makers and policymakers. Like our business interests, our policy portfolio is broad, forward-leaning, and driven by what is best for our customers.

The Principal, US National Security role will be a highly visible position that will create, execute, and manage a public policy issue portfolio focused on AWS’ work with the US Intelligence Community and key government stakeholders. The Principal will work collaboratively and transparently with public sector business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This role will help advance key relationships with Congressional National Security Committees and develop and execute strategic engagement strategies with US intelligence agencies and other federal policymakers. This includes coordinating the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) process across Amazon to ensure that company equities are tracked and represented.

The position is based in Washington, DC and will report to the Director for Regulated Industries and Public Sector Public Policy - AWS. This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI security clearance.

Key job responsibilities
The role includes the following responsibilities:

-- Work collaboratively and transparently with the global AWS Public Sector Business, Public Policy, Security, Legal, and Comms teams to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals.
-- Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves.
-- Ensure policymaker awareness of AWS’ business model. Affect change and drive policymaking that benefits our customers.
-- Coordinates and advances AWS advocacy efforts to Intelligence Oversight, Authorization and Appropriations Congressional Committees.
-- Liaise with third party institutions focused on matters related to the US intelligence space.
-- Coordinate AWS Public Policy objectives with broader Amazon policy objections.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in public policy development and implementation
- Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- 10+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, or corporate social responsibility experience
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience working with Intelligence or Appropriations Committees in the US Congress

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, DC, Washington Dc - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually