National Security Programs Lead — Cloud Delivery & Strategy

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

Job summary

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

You will partner with government and business leaders to drive program execution and deliver outcomes that matter. The ideal candidate brings cloud, national security, and large-scale program management experience, translating complex tech and operational challenges into clear actions for engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences.
• 5+ years of professional or military experience.
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance 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 to ensure consistency and clarity across stakeholders.
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision-making processes and escalation paths.
• Coordinate across diverse teams to maintain strategic alignment and drive accountability throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are documented and actioned across teams.
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trusted relationships and ensure transparency.
• Champion innovation by exploring AI and automation opportunities to streamline tasks.

Skills

Executive communication

Intelligence Community experience

PM tools proficiency

US Government TS/SCI clearance

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

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

You will partner with government and business leaders to drive program execution and deliver outcomes that matter. The ideal candidate brings cloud, national security, and large-scale program management experience, translating complex tech and operational challenges into clear actions for engineers