Senior WHS Regulatory Risk Architect

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Risk Manager for the Worldwide Workplace Health and Safety Governance team in Arlington, VA. The role leads end-to-end regulatory interactions, assesses exposure and risk, and partners with Legal, Operations and field teams to ensure compliant, feasible responses.

It requires translating enforcement actions into practical site guidance and coaching L5 case managers. The position emphasizes data-driven risk mitigation, rapid response to time-sensitive matters, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience.
• Experience with OSHA and WHS regulatory requirements.
• Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements.
• Experience communicating with all levels of the organization.
• ISO 45001 and/or 14001 lead auditor/training.
• Experience in workplace risk investigations.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit excellent judgment
• Maintain relentlessly high standards
• Serve as a liaison between WW WHS Governance and all business units for continual alignment
• Ensure quality and timely responses to regulatory agencies
• Support building WHS competencies and awareness across different business units regarding regulatory requirements
• Use of data and case management tools to identify trends related to regulatory interactions
• Monitor performance of business units against applicable regulatory compliance and internal Amazon standards

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit experience

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

JD or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Risk Manager for the Worldwide Workplace Health and Safety Governance team in Arlington, VA. The role leads end-to-end regulatory interactions, assesses exposure and risk, and partners with Legal, Operations and field teams to ensure compliant, feasible responses.

It requires translating enforcement actions into practical site guidance and coaching L5 case managers. The position emphasizes data-driven risk mitigation, rapid response to time-sensitive matters, and