West Coast Energy Policy Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a policy professional to represent AWS before state policymakers on energy and infrastructure policy across the western United States. You bring deep knowledge of energy regulatory, legislative, and wholesale electric market policy as it affects large electricity buyers and customers.

We are energized by shaping grid policy in statehouses and before utility regulators, and you will contribute to broader team efforts on related issues at the federal level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant public policy and advocacy experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of advocacy strategies that advance AWS energy policy priorities in partnership with senior team members.
• Engage government entities such as the Bonneville Power Administration, CAISO, state legislative committees of jurisdiction, state utility regulators, and other energy industry stakeholders throughout the western United States.
• Monitor and analyze policy and regulatory developments, identifying emerging opportunities and risks and surfacing them to internal teams and leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, regulators, industry associations, and alliance partners to advance AWS advocacy positions.
• Craft policy submissions, position papers, talking points, and other advocacy collateral; contribute to business review documents including MBRs and QBRs.
• Provide policy guidance and analysis to internal business partners to inform their planning and decision making.
• Travel required based on business need

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a policy professional to represent AWS before state policymakers on energy and infrastructure policy across the western United States. You bring deep knowledge of energy regulatory, legislative, and wholesale electric market policy as it affects large electricity buyers and customers.

We are energized by shaping grid policy in statehouses and before utility regulators, and you will contribute to broader team efforts on related issues at the federal level.