Regional External Engagement Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal, External Engagement in the Arlington, VA area to lead external engagement strategy for the region, coordinating with Public Policy, Communications, Economic Development, and Infrastructure teams.

You will build relationships with civic leaders, business organizations, and local government officials, translating policy topics into community messaging and driving measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)

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

External engagement

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline

J.D. or Master's degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal, External Engagement in the Arlington, VA area to lead external engagement strategy for the region, coordinating with Public Policy, Communications, Economic Development, and Infrastructure teams.

You will build relationships with civic leaders, business organizations, and local government officials, translating policy topics into community messaging and driving measurable outcomes.