Principal External Engagement Lead, Public Policy

Amazon Web Services (AWS); United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal, External Engagement to define the external engagement strategy for assigned regions and own outcomes that advance Amazon's community partnership goals.

You will build relationships with civic leaders, business organizations, and local officials, representing Amazon as a trusted advocate across the region. You will collaborate with Public Policy, Communications, Economic Development, and Infrastructure teams to align efforts and translate policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in public relations, public policy, economic development, external engagement, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the external engagement strategy for your assigned region, setting priorities, allocating resources, and owning outcomes that advance Amazon's community partnership goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, civic leaders, business organizations, and local opinion leaders, serving as a recognized and trusted advocate for Amazon across your region.
• Collaborate across Public Policy, Communications, Economic Development, and Infrastructure teams to align engagement efforts with broader organizational strategies and influence business decisions through stakeholder insights.
• Design community events and partnership initiatives that bring together external stakeholders and Amazon representatives, and create scalable engagement frameworks that can be adopted across regions.
• Author strategic engagement plans, regional assessments, and leadership briefing materials, translating complex policy and operational topics into clear, community-relevant messaging.

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Policy analysis

Event planning

Negotiation

Public affairs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

J.D. or Master's degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal, External Engagement to define the external engagement strategy for assigned regions and own outcomes that advance Amazon's community partnership goals.

You will build relationships with civic leaders, business organizations, and local officials, representing Amazon as a trusted advocate across the region. You will collaborate with Public Policy, Communications, Economic Development, and Infrastructure teams to align efforts and translate policy