Ohio Public Policy Lead, AWS Data Center & Infra

Amazon Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Senior Manager for AWS Public Policy in Ohio to represent AWS before state and local policymakers and senior government executives. You will advance policy priorities, manage advocacy efforts, and coordinate with business units to support cloud infrastructure development in Ohio.

You will lead data center infrastructure policy initiatives, engage with industry associations, and build coalitions while ensuring ethical conduct. Some travel to Columbus is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
• Experience in written and oral communication with all levels of an organization (technical, business, executive)
• Experience cross-functional collaboration and working with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Ohio.
• Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure operations and expansion policy, focusing on maintaining Ohio’s competitive position for digital infrastructure investment.
• Develop proactive stakeholder engagement and communications strategies to build state and local support and mitigate reputational risk.
• Identify and communicate potential state, local, and education public sector market opportunities and threats; develop policy positions and coordinate external advocacy efforts.
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders to promote the company’s public policy positions.
• Leverage AWS membership opportunities in industry associations and policy organizations and manage outside consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy know-how

IT policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Senior Manager for AWS Public Policy in Ohio to represent AWS before state and local policymakers and senior government executives. You will advance policy priorities, manage advocacy efforts, and coordinate with business units to support cloud infrastructure development in Ohio.

You will lead data center infrastructure policy initiatives, engage with industry associations, and build coalitions while ensuring ethical conduct. Some travel to Columbus is required.