National Security Cloud Program Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Northern Virginia seeks a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical cloud programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD.

You will partner with government stakeholders to drive execution, align priorities, and deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program management and must hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional or military experience.
• 5+ years of program management, workforce strategy development, or metrics-driven decision making experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules.
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor operations across a large, complex program, ensuring alignment with prime contract requirements and milestones.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, deliverable compliance, and cost/schedule tracking; identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain program frameworks and documentation, including subcontractor management plans and escalation paths.
• Coordinate across internal teams and subcontractor leadership to maintain strategic alignment and drive execution.
• Lead program reviews and stakeholder engagements to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and improve processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms, embedding lessons learned and exploring AI/automation.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certificate

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Northern Virginia seeks a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical cloud programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD.

You will partner with government stakeholders to drive execution, align priorities, and deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program management and must hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.