National Security Programs: Program Execution Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical programs within the GGDO, supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Based in Northern Virginia, you’ll partner with government stakeholders to drive execution and deliver outcomes that matter. You will translate complex technical and operational challenges into actionable results, coordinating with engineers and executives alike, while maintaining state-of-the-art program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders.
• 3+ years of relevant professional or military experience.
• 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

Program management

Executive communication

Cross-agency coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PM tools

AWS technologies

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical programs within the GGDO, supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Based in Northern Virginia, you’ll partner with government stakeholders to drive execution and deliver outcomes that matter. You will translate complex technical and operational challenges into actionable results, coordinating with engineers and executives alike, while maintaining state-of-the-art program