Manager, Public Policy - Pennsylvania, AWS State and Local Public Policy

Amazon Inc.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Manager, Public Policy for the AWS State and Local Public Policy team to shape cloud infrastructure policy across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. You will engage state and local policymakers, manage external advocacy, and collaborate with AWS units to advance policy objectives.

The role requires strong policy analysis, cross-functional teamwork, and direct engagement with government officials to promote cloud adoption and infrastructure expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with government officials and regulatory bodies (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively across levels and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing government affairs objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in PA, NJ, and DE.
• Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure policy in Pennsylvania.
• Identify policy opportunities/threats; develop mitigation strategies and policy positions; coordinate external advocacy efforts.
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and policymakers, industry associations, and partners.
• Leverage industry associations and outside consultants to advance AWS public policy goals.

Skills

Public policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Government relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Manager, Public Policy - Pennsylvania, AWS State and Local Public Policy

Application deadline: Oct 1, 2026

Help shape the future of cloud and AI infrastructure policy in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

Amazon is looking for a talented, innovative, and experienced individual to represent Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing business of Amazon, before state and local policymakers and senior government executives in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. 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 across these states. You will address risks and opportunities for AWS and our customers at the state and local level. This position will achieve goals through a variety of tactics, including direct lobbying, managing consultants, leveraging AWS’s participation in key trade associations, and building coalitions that are critical to advancing AWS’s public policy and business objectives in the state and local government and education sectors. 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 to create a policy environment that promotes cloud adoption and infrastructure expansion.

Key job responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
• Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure policy in Pennsylvania.
• 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, including state and local policymakers and executives, industry associations, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy positions.
• Leverage appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and policy organizations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants.

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, such as cloud computing, data center infrastructure, or AI policy at the state or local level.
• 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, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, , - 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.