Senior External Engagement Lead, Economic Development

Amazon Inc.

Arlington, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 165,000 - 223,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Principal, External Engagement for the AWS Economic Development area in Arlington. You will own the external strategy for your region, build trusted relationships with officials and civic leaders, and align engagement with broader Amazon goals.

The role drives measurable community partnerships and influences regional business decisions. You will design events, craft strategic engagement plans, and translate complex policy topics into clear messaging for local stakeholders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline such as Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or Economic Development.
10+ years of relevant experience in public relations, public policy, economic development, external engagement, or equivalent.
J.D. or Master's degree preferred for advanced engagement and policy work.
Experience creating and owning external affairs or community engagement strategies with measurable business impact.
Experience with local public policy, municipal policymaking, and stakeholder engagement at scale.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the external engagement strategy for the assigned region and own outcomes.
Build relationships with elected officials, civic leaders, and local organizations as a trusted Amazon advocate.
Collaborate across Public Policy, Communications, Economic Development, and Infrastructure teams.
Design community events and scalable engagement frameworks for regional adoption.
Author strategic engagement plans and translate policy topics into clear community messaging.