Federal Energy Policy Lead: FERC, Markets & Strategy

Manager, Federal Energy Public Policy, AWS Energy and Sustainability Policy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus & RSUs

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services in Arlington, VA, seeks a senior energy policy advocate to shape federal energy policy with a focus on FERC and wholesale markets. You will develop strategies, engage Commissioners, and support regulatory filings while advising partners on regulatory risks and opportunities.

The role requires 8+ years in government or regulatory policy and a relevant degree. Expect collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance energy infrastructure policy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 8+ years working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies.
• 8+ years of public policy development and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advocacy strategies supporting energy policy priorities, with a primary focus on FERC, wholesale energy market policy, and federal policymaker engagement.
• Monitor, analyze, and influence FERC proceedings related to wholesale electricity markets, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection reform, resource adequacy, capacity market design, and market rules affecting large electricity customers.
• Engage FERC Commissioners and staff on energy regulatory matters, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify policy opportunities and risks.
• Support policy submissions before FERC — including formal comments, responses to requests for information, and interventions — while developing advocacy materials such as policy position papers, talking points, regulatory filings, and briefing materials.
• Support Congressional and Administration outreach on energy market, grid reliability, and infrastructure policy, and provide expert advice to business partners on the federal energy regulatory landscape.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory affairs

Public policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or Law

Job description

Amazon Web Services in Arlington, VA, seeks a senior energy policy advocate to shape federal energy policy with a focus on FERC and wholesale markets. You will develop strategies, engage Commissioners, and support regulatory filings while advising partners on regulatory risks and opportunities.

The role requires 8+ years in government or regulatory policy and a relevant degree. Expect collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance energy infrastructure policy goals.