Ohio Data Center Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Amazon Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced, innovative Public Policy professional to represent AWS before state and local policymakers, guiding government affairs strategy focused on data center infrastructure and related policies.

The role involves direct lobbying, coalition building, and collaboration with AWS business units to create a favorable policy environment in Ohio. Preferred location is Columbus, OH, with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy).
• Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating external partners.
• Experience engaging on data center infrastructure, energy, land use, utility regulation, or related physical infrastructure policy at the state or local level in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing government affairs objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Ohio.
• Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure operations and expansion policy, with focus on Ohio’s digital infrastructure investment.
• Develop proactive stakeholder engagement and communications strategies to build state and local support and mitigate reputational risk.
• Identify and communicate policy opportunities and threats; develop mitigation strategies and policy positions; coordinate external advocacy efforts with AWS business objectives.
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and policymakers, industry associations, and alliance partners.
• Leverage industry associations and outside consultants for advocacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Public policy knowledge

Negotiation

Political acumen

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline

Job description

Amazon Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced, innovative Public Policy professional to represent AWS before state and local policymakers, guiding government affairs strategy focused on data center infrastructure and related policies.

The role involves direct lobbying, coalition building, and collaboration with AWS business units to create a favorable policy environment in Ohio. Preferred location is Columbus, OH, with some travel.