Mission-Critical Cloud Program Lead for National Security

Socket.dev; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical cloud programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, based in Herndon, Virginia.

You will supervise complex initiatives, partner with government stakeholders, and drive outcomes that matter in national security. The ideal candidate translates technical and operational challenges into clear actions, maintains program documentation, and ensures alignment across diverse teams from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant field preferred.
• Experience presenting to technical and non-technical executives.
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community or DoD is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate program processes to identify inefficiencies and improvements.
• Develop and maintain program documentation for clear stakeholder understanding.
• Establish and manage program frameworks, decision-making, escalation, and accountability.
• Coordinate across diverse teams to maintain strategic alignment throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are documented and actioned.
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trust and transparency.

Skills

Executive communication

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking to executives

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical cloud programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, based in Herndon, Virginia.

You will supervise complex initiatives, partner with government stakeholders, and drive outcomes that matter in national security. The ideal candidate translates technical and operational challenges into clear actions, maintains program documentation, and ensures alignment across diverse teams from