Southeast Workforce Innovation Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a dynamic leader to drive workforce development partnerships across the US Southeast. You will own the program lifecycle from gap analysis to scaled delivery, align roadmaps with labor-market needs, and secure policy and funding support to scale impact.

The role emphasizes collaboration with policymakers, educators, employers, and community organizations. The team operates within AWS Public Policy, working with internal customers and external partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
• 10+ years of experience in education leadership, workforce development, economic development, or public policy
• Ability to travel frequently, domestically and globally, based on business needs, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Own the full workforce program lifecycle, from gap identification and solution design through pilot execution and scaled delivery.
• Assess current workforce development offerings against labor market demands and expansion timelines.
• Set a multi-horizon strategic vision for workforce development across national, state, regional, and local levels.
• Cultivate high-trust relationships with political, economic development, and education leaders at all government levels.
• Represent the workforce development mission through public speaking, written content, convenings, and coalition-building with policymakers, educators, employers, and community organizations.
• Champion the needs of internal teams and external partners to continuously increase program quality and relevance.
• Partner with the research and analysis team to evaluate program effectiveness, make evidence-based decisions, and communicate outcomes to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a dynamic leader to drive workforce development partnerships across the US Southeast. You will own the program lifecycle from gap analysis to scaled delivery, align roadmaps with labor-market needs, and secure policy and funding support to scale impact.

The role emphasizes collaboration with policymakers, educators, employers, and community organizations. The team operates within AWS Public Policy, working with internal customers and external partners to