Senior Public Policy Lead, Cloud & Data Center Policy (PNW)

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

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a seasoned public policy professional to shape cloud and data center policy in the Pacific Northwest, with focus on Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska.

You will advance advocacy strategies, engage with state and local policymakers, coordinate with AWS business units, and lead industry association efforts to promote AWS public policy priorities and cloud adoption in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs)
• Experience in relevant public policy and advocacy on payments and financial services issues
• 12+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience
• Experience working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives and non-technical leaders
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and persuade stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska
• Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure policy in Oregon
• Identify and communicate policy opportunities and threats; develop mitigation strategies and policy positions; coordinate external advocacy efforts with AWS business objectives
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and policymakers, industry associations, and alliance partners to promote policy positions
• Leverage industry associations and outside consultants to advance AWS public policy priorities

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a seasoned public policy professional to shape cloud and data center policy in the Pacific Northwest, with focus on Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska.

You will advance advocacy strategies, engage with state and local policymakers, coordinate with AWS business units, and lead industry association efforts to promote AWS public policy priorities and cloud adoption in the region.