Risk Manager, Global Government Delivery Organization (GDDO)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) GGDO seeks a Risk Manager to lead risk across DoD IC and other US Government programs relying on the AWS Cloud. You will work with customers, partners, and service teams to document risks and proposed mitigation strategies, ensuring milestones and commitments are met.

The role requires top secret clearance, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to craft customer value propositions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, workforce strategy development, or metrics-driven decision making.
• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Experience influencing leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience selling enterprise software or cloud-based applications.
• Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with AWS service teams to ensure that AWS meets technical commitments to customers in named programs.
• Interface with Capture, Sales, and Solutions Architecture teams to provide technical depth to partnership discussions and capture/pursuit decisions.
• Coordinate a matrixed team drawn from the Federal business verticals in support of specific programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the long-term strategy for AWS to deliver in the Federal program space, including global infrastructure, feature and service deployment, and go-to-market approach.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Negotiation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the way the Federal government uses the cloud? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and the AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) team is looking for a motivated Risk Manager to join our fast-paced organization. The GGDO, manages direct US Government programs as part of the Worldwide Public Sector business. In this role you will work directly with customers, partners, and AWS service teams to manage technical and business integration challenges in support of US Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC), and other US Government programs that rely on the AWS Cloud.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of artificial intelligence in the cloud and have proven results within the Federal program management space. They will also have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the skill-set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs. Excellent communications skills are a must. Candidates are expected to have the ability to write and convey compelling customer value propositions and articulate technical risks, as well as to interface with AWS business units responsible for delivering capabilities to customers.

This role performs risk management across multiple ADC programs in collaboration with

the Program Managers and Principal Technologists. This position works closely with internal

AWS stakeholders to document risk and proposed AWS mitigation or response strategies. This

includes holding internal workstream owners accountable to milestones and customer

commitments. The Risk Manager works with the PMO to develop customer facing messaging

and collaborates with Contracts and Legal stakeholders to address AWS equity. This position is

responsible for identifying and using AWS approved tools to maintain a program risk register

that is briefed both at customer and internal program reviews. They are responsible for proactively identifying potential cross-program

risks and communicate broad business impacts to WWPS leadership.

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security SCI clearance.

Key job responsibilities

As a risk manager in AWS FDO, you will:

• Liaise with AWS service teams to ensure that AWS meets technical commitments to customers in named programs.
• Interface with Capture, Sales, and Solutions Architecture teams to provide technical depth to partnership discussions and capture/pursuit decisions.
• Coordinate a matrixed team drawn from the Federal business verticals in support of specific programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the long-term strategy for AWS to deliver in the Federal program space, including global infrastructure, feature and service deployment, and go-to-market approach.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of in program management, workforce strategy development, or metrics-driven decision making experience

• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

• Experience selling enterprise software or cloud-based applications

• Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources, or related field, or PMP certificate

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations

• Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

• Experience designing, implementing, and scaling workforce development programs across large-scale operations, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams

• Experience using analytical tools for workforce metrics and reporting

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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USA, VA, Herndon - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually