Senior Public Affairs Leader, Energy & Water

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager in Public Affairs for our Energy & Water team.

The role leads public engagement, messaging, and cross-functional collaboration with policy, legal, and community teams to inform dialogue with regulators and community stakeholders. The position requires extensive experience translating technical topics into accessible public narratives, engaging diverse audiences, and representing the company in high-visibility settings.

Qualifications

• Experience conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• 7+ years in energy, water, environmental, or infrastructure with ability to translate complexity into public narrative.
• Representing an organization publicly in live, high-visibility settings.
• Strong understanding of energy or water policy; familiarity preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in public affairs, communications, or government/community relations.
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving facts.

Responsibilities

• Public Representation: represent Energy & Water in public settings, build trusted relationships with officials and stakeholders.
• Engage with regulators, agency staff, elected officials, and policy stakeholders alongside our teams, accurately conveying AWS positions.
• Field live questions on energy sourcing, grid impact, and water use from community members and advocacy groups.
• Energy & Water Messaging: develop talking points, FAQs, and guidance for the broader team and partners.
• Cross-Functional & Team Support: liaise with Public Policy, Legal, Community Engagement, and Economic Development teams to align messaging.

Skills

Complex concepts

Public affairs

Live public speaking

Energy & water policy

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager in Public Affairs for our Energy & Water team.

The role leads public engagement, messaging, and cross-functional collaboration with policy, legal, and community teams to inform dialogue with regulators and community stakeholders. The position requires extensive experience translating technical topics into accessible public narratives, engaging diverse audiences, and representing the company in high-visibility settings.