National Security Cloud Programs Lead (Execution & AI)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) GGDO seeks a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD from Northern Virginia.

You will coordinate with diverse teams, drive outcomes, and ensure security, scale, and strategic alignment in a fast-paced government delivery environment. You will translate complex technical challenges into actionable plans, briefing executives and collaborating with engineers and government stakeholders to deliver trusted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• 3+ years of relevant professional or military experience.
• Knowledge of project management tools and software.
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate program processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and embed lessons learned into standard operating practices.
• Develop and maintain program documentation that ensures consistency and clarity in how programs are understood and executed across all stakeholders.
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision-making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures.
• Coordinate across diverse teams - including sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and software development - to maintain strategic alignment and drive accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are clearly documented and actioned across teams.
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trusted relationships, foster open communication, and ensure program transparency.
• Champion innovation by exploring AI and automation opportunities to streamline recurring tasks and elevate the team.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Intelligence Community

Program management

Cloud computing

Executive communication

Cross-functional coordination

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) GGDO seeks a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD from Northern Virginia.

You will coordinate with diverse teams, drive outcomes, and ensure security, scale, and strategic alignment in a fast-paced government delivery environment. You will translate complex technical challenges into actionable plans, briefing executives and collaborating with engineers and government stakeholders to deliver trusted