Public Policy Manager, Public Policy DACH

Amazon Inc.; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Public Policy Manager for the DACH region based in Berlin. You will lead policy analysis on economic, competition and digital policy topics, monitor trends, and coordinate advocacy with policymakers, regulators and industry partners.

In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate with Amazon’s public policy, legal and business teams to prepare briefs, engage with external audiences, and help advance policy priorities across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, or related field.
• Public policy experience within a company, in public administration, a trade association or think tank.
• Fluent in English and German, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor political trends and the legislative agenda.
• Analyze policy proposals and develop advocacy strategies.
• Collaborate with policy, PR, legal and business teams to advance the policy agenda.
• Prepare documents, narratives and reports for external and internal audiences.
• Engage with policymakers, regulators, academia and NGOs.

Skills

Public policy

Fluent English

Fluent German

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Public Policy Manager, Public Policy DACH

As Public Policy Manager, you will work at the forefront of economic, competition and digital policy in Germany. You will join Amazon’s Public Policy and Government Affairs team, that works with a wide range of policymakers, industry organizations, NGOs and academia in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers. The position is based in Berlin, Germany. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will focus on complex economic policy, competition policy and digital policy topics. You will monitor political trends and the legislative agenda, analyze new policy proposals and develop encompassing advocacy strategies. You will work together with Amazon’s public policy, public relations, legal, and business teams to advance our policy agenda and business objectives across the company. You will be responsible for preparing, coordinating and supporting engagements with policymakers, regulators, academia and other non-governmental groups in support of our consumer-centric business model. You will prepare documents, narratives and reports for external and internal audiences. You will participate in internal and external conferences and events and build a strong, stakeholder network. This is an individual contributor role, that works together with cross-functional teams and colleagues across the EU and globally.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law or related field
• Relevant public policy experience within a company, in public administration, a trade association or think tank.
• Written and spoken fluency in English and German.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an area of study relevant to this role.
• Proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing.
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels.
• Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization, as well as working independently.
• Ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and develop policy documents for internal and external customers.
• Proven track record of problem solving and strategic thinking.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment, decision-making skills, and political acumen.
• Demonstrated experience developing and improving operational processes to drive business efficiencies.
• A self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results.
• A track record of highest integrity.

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