Principal, US National Security Policy, AWS Public Policy Americas

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

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an experienced policy leader to manage a national security and defense cloud policy portfolio. You will engage senior policymakers, build strategic relationships with congressional committees, and coordinate policy objectives across internal teams to advance customer-focused cloud strategies.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a strong background in public policy, and at least 10 years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in public policy development and implementation.
• 10+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, or corporate social responsibility experience.
• Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Public Sector Business, Public Policy, Security, Legal, and Communications teams to align priorities.
• Anticipate challenges in the evolving public policy landscape.
• Build policymaker awareness of cloud computing business models and advocate for customer benefits.
• Advance advocacy with Intelligence Oversight, Authorization, and Appropriations Committees.
• Coordinate cloud policy objectives with broader company policy objectives.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Master's degree or above in a relevant field

Job description

Description

This highly visible role puts you at the center of defense and national security policy for cloud computing, working directly with senior government decision makers, policymakers, and members of the US Intelligence Community.

You will create, execute, and manage a public policy portfolio that advances cloud computing advocacy in the national security space. You will build and strengthen relationships with Congressional National Security Committees, develop strategic engagement strategies with intelligence agencies and federal policymakers, and coordinate the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) process to ensure company equities are tracked and represented. Working collaboratively with public sector business teams, you will ensure business priorities and public policy goals stay aligned.

Our policy portfolio is broad, forward leaning, and driven by what is best for our customers. This position is based in Washington, DC. US Citizenship and the ability to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance are required.

Key job responsibilities

• Partner across Public Sector Business, Public Policy, Security, Legal, and Communications teams to ensure core business priorities and public policy goals stay aligned
• Anticipate challenges the business could face as the public policy landscape evolves
• Build policymaker awareness of the cloud computing business model and drive policymaking that benefits customers
• Advance advocacy efforts with Intelligence Oversight, Authorization, and Appropriations Congressional Committees
• Liaise with third party institutions in the US intelligence space and coordinate cloud computing policy objectives with broader company policy objectives

A day in the life

Your primary focus is creating and managing public policy strategies that advance cloud computing advocacy in the US defense and national security space. You will engage with Congressional committees, intelligence agencies, and federal policymakers to build relationships that shape policy outcomes for customers. You will coordinate the Intelligence Authorization Act process, working transparently with internal teams to keep business priorities and policy goals aligned.

About The Team

You will join a team representing the cloud computing business on policy and regulatory issues relating to defense and national security in the US. The policy portfolio is broad, forward leaning, and driven by what is best for customers. The team is based in Washington, DC, working alongside public sector business teams and government stakeholders to ensure cloud computing advocacy reaches senior decision makers and policymakers.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in public policy development and implementation
• Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
• 10+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, or corporate social responsibility experience
• Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Experience working with Intelligence or Appropriations Committees in the US Congress

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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USA, DC, Washington Dc - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10588037