Public Policy

We are looking to hire a Senior Manager, Public Policy – Sustainability, to join a growing and dynamic team that works in support of Amazon’s climate, environment, and sustainability goals. Across our entire operation, Amazon is working to transition to clean energy, reduce waste, and limit our impact on the environment. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers.In this role, the Senior Manager will help lead Amazon’s public policy efforts on product sustainability and certification programs, accelerate transportation electrification, and oversee policies related to chemicals – all in an effort to advance Amazon’s climate and sustainability goals. This position will develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies and work with a broad range of stakeholders, including associations, federal, state, multilateral, and local governments. The Senior Manager will work collaboratively with business, legal, and communications teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This position will report to the Director, Public Policy - Sustainability and work closely with other public policy team members to execute on goals.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS/BA required.- A minimum of 12 years of experience in public policy, government, corporate social responsibility or NGOs working on climate, environment, energy, or sustainability policy. - An ability and desire to travel. ...

We are looking to hire a Senior Manager, Virginia Local Public Policy, to join a dynamic team that works in support of Amazon Web Services (AWS). We are looking for a passionate government relations and public policy professional to help engage key policymakers, regulators and external stakeholders on issues that are critical for AWS’ Infrastructure operations in Virginia. The role requires good understanding of Virginia local government and policy landscape, and experience of working extensively with external policy stakeholders to execute infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have high professional integrity, a proven track-record in government relations and public affairs, and hands-on experience of providing policy and public affairs support to large infrastructure projects. The role requires extensive field work within local government departments and agencies, and travel to infrastructure locations in Virginia as required.Key job responsibilities- Develop deep relationships with local government leaders in Virginia where AWS has infrastructure expansion and operations, lead and implement public affairs and policy strategies for the AWS infrastructure business.- Assess and communicate potential regulatory and policy threats, develop mitigation strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy and outreach programs and key initiatives.- Provide government relations and public affairs support for the AWS infrastructure team to ensure smooth operations.- Seamlessly collaborate with internal customers including business development, real estate, legal, tax, economic development, and PR teams, among others- Effectively communicate the scope and benefits of AWS investments to external stakeholders at all levels and across disciplines.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.- At least 12 years of relevant experience in public policy, government relations, consulting, or similar roles ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Key job responsibilitiesThis is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of a global broadband communication system. As a Regulatory Engineer, you will: • Work on complex regulatory projects dealing with satellite and spectrum regulations. • Collaborate with a global team of public policy and legal experts to develop regulatory and policy advocacy strategies. • Partner with the global licensing team to develop satellite and earth station license applications, and produce technical analyses in support of those applications. • Develop detailed analysis and simulation products and strategies to enable Kuiper’s use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. • Work closely with satellite and system design teams to conduct system design trade studies, and to ensure the Kuiper technology and regulatory roadmaps are aligned.The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of communications satellite architectures, link budgets, and orbital dynamics and the ITU Radio Regulations and U.S. satellite regulations. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate solutions to complex technical problems. Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.About the teamThe Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Kuiper’s use of radio frequency spectrum throughout the world. The Regulatory Analysis and Systems Engineering Team uses a data driven approach to develop strategies for regulatory and policy advocacy, and to guide the Kuiper system’s use of RF spectrum. The Regulatory Analysis and Systems Engineering Team analyzes Kuiper system performance, including how it is affected by RF interference, and works in close collaboration with Kuiper design teams to optimize the satellite architecture and meet its regulatory obligations.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, math or related discipline, or equivalent work experience• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills• Strong project management skills• 2+ years of experience in satellite communications, telecommunications, and/or radio frequency management ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.The North American Communications Specialist will be the external point of contact for Project Kuiper’s service compliance obligation deliverables in front of communications regulators (e.g., the Federal Communications Commission, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, and the Federal Telecommunications Institute). This role will use their specific knowledge of communications regulation to advance Kuiper’s policy interests by coordinating complex compliance filings, maintaining effective lines-of-communication with relevant regulatory bodies and developing mechanisms to ensure scalability. Deliverables will include the filing of complex revenue and subscribership reporting, regulatory fee payments, network availability reporting, and all other obligation deliverables to be submitted directly to regulators.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilities* Interface directly with North American Regulators to drive Kuiper Compliance strategy and perform advocacy consistent with Kuiper’s policy priorities* Develop and optimize mechanisms to ensure accurate and timely filing of complex communications service provider compliance filings* Aligns directly with Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, Public Policy and Global Expansions on Communications Service Provider matters* Ensure timely and accurate compliance filings related to the regulatory obligations that arise as a result of Project Kuiper’s status as a communications service provider (e.g., revenue reporting, subscribership reports)* Coordinate across Kuiper entities, and across Amazon addressing the unique nature of Kuiper operating as a global Communications Service ProviderBASIC QUALIFICATIONS* A minimum of 3-5 years performing regulatory advocacy to support complex compliance requirements* A minimum of 3-5 years supporting the Telecommunications/Satellite industry or other highly regulated industries ...

Are you a talented professional with experience in external affairs and corporate stakeholder engagement? Are you passionate about crafting, leading, and delivering high impact engagement programs while building strong and durable relationships with political, workforce, and economic development stakeholders? Our team works with AWS leadership and subject matter expert (SME) teams from across the business to realize the AWS global expansion strategy and we are looking for our newest team member. This role will lead our East Coast external affairs and community engagement portfolio as an individual contributor, while serving as a mentor and resource across the broader Economic Development team. Our team is a part of the AWS Global Public Policy organization and we work seamlessly with our internal infrastructure customers, public policy teammates, and our colleagues from across Amazon to build collaborative partnerships in our host communities. The ideal candidate will exhibit a deep understanding and competency in the global data center landscape, AWS data centers, local political engagement, corporate community engagement (strategy, programming, and execution), educational programming, economic and workforce development. The ideal candidate will travel across the region to engage with key partners, lead, and deliver localized programming. This role requires an inventive leader who uses high judgement to deliver results and operational excellence in highly ambiguous environments. Key job responsibilities- Building enduring and trusted relationships with key local stakeholder groups in our host states and communities.- Effectively communicate the scope and benefits of AWS investments to external stakeholders at all levels, disciplines, and via varied modalities.- Develop strategic engagement plan that supports expansion and incentive procurement.- Exhibit ownership of tailored but scalable engagement programs and plans to include the mechanisms to manage multiple efforts across the region while also coordinating and communicating internally. - Seamlessly align across internal customers, to include peer economic development teammates, as well as AWS real estate, legal, tax, finance, and PR teams, among others.- Work in support of and in collaboration with teammates to craft and facilitate local engagement programs and events for educational and work force development programs.- Leverage local relationships with key stakeholders to support emerging and in-flight expansions projects.- Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication with bar raising attention to detail.- Work independently in a constantly changing and often ambiguous environment exhibiting high judgement.About the teamThis candidate will work in collaboration with four additional internal teams to support AWS expansion strategy by building win win partnerships with key stakeholders in our host communities and dynamic partnerships in the community. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.- 12+ Years leading corporate community engagement, workforce development, economic development practitioner, site selection consulting, or similar experience. ...

Work hard, have fun and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Manager, Public Policy, will have the responsibility to help develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on issues related to payments and financial services.The Manager will create and execute a federal government affairs strategy to set the agenda with the legislative branch and other government regulatory agencies as needed. This position also includes effectively educating key agency officials and their staff on financial services and payments priorities. This position will coordinate advocacy work with trade associations, consultants, and financial policy organizations. The Manager will work collaboratively with our payments and financial services business and other internal operations teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This position will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and help coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives.This position will report to the Senior Manager, Public Policy, and work closely with other public policy team members to execute on goals. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BA/BS required - At least 8 years of relevant public policy experience, a keen working understanding of working on financial services issues, and broad government relations strategy experience- An ability and desire to travel is required ...

Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Program Manager, Public Policy will help support the Public Policy Americas (PPA) team’s initiatives, including the planning, coordination, and execution of team programs and the daily operations of the PPA team. This position will report to the Chief of Staff, Public Policy. The Program Manager will design coordinating mechanisms, plan and execute team programming (including all-team meetings, team offsites, and events), and provide operational support to the broader PPA team. The role also will engage with internal tech teams and other stakeholders to drive efficiencies across the team. Finally, the Program Manager will also help internal partners understand the broader public policy environment by contributing content to PPA narratives and correspondence on behalf of the public policy team. The ideal candidate will be organized, strategic, and have the ability to work easily with others. Further, the role will require excellent project management skills, the ability to navigate ambiguous environments, dive into details, and see the big picture. The candidate will also be adept at collecting and analyzing policy information and data, communicating insights and strategy in narrative form, and presenting analyses in clear and concise written reports. The Program Manager should also have familiarity with business, technology, and public policy. The position is based in Arlington, VA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- An ability and desire to travel is required. ...

We are looking for a talented, innovative, and experienced individual to represent Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing business of Amazon, before state and local policymakers, and senior government executives in the US Midwest. This role on the AWS Public Policy team is focused on increasing adoption of cloud computing services throughout the region, supporting our technology infrastructure and operations, and advancing other policy priorities across these regions. You will address risks and opportunities for AWS and our customers at the state and local level and within educational institutions. This position will achieve goals through a variety of tactics, including direct lobbying, managing consultants, leveraging AWS’s participation in key trade associations, and building coalitions that are critical to advancing AWS’s public policy and business objectives in the state and local government and education sectors. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s businesses, and interface directly with relevant business units and technology and services teams at AWS to develop and execute effective government affairs advocacy strategies to create a policy environment that promotes cloud adoption and helps customers succeed.Key job responsibilities- Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Midwestern states, including Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and other states as needed. - Identify and communicate potential state, local, and education public sector market segment and public policy opportunities and threats, develop enhancement or mitigation strategies and policy positions for issues affecting the AWS business; manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives;- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including state and local policy makers and executives, industry associations, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy policies; and- Leverage appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and policy organizations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants.- Preferred location would be in our Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN office. Some travel required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years with state lobbying and/or commensurate legislative or executive branch experience or 7+ years representing a large company or association in the Internet/Tech industry before state & local policymakers in the Midwestern region of the United States. - Strong knowledge of and background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to information technology (IT) issues and policies such as cloud computing, IT governance, budget reform, data security, privacy, education, energy, sustainability, procurement, public sector acquisition and government contracting, cybersecurity, corporate compliance, regulated industries, and taxes.- A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline (Political Science, Public Policy, etc.). ...

We are looking to hire a Senior Manager, Public Policy, to join a dynamic team that works in support of Amazon’s health care initiatives. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for customers and patients.The Senior Manager will help lead Amazon’s public policy efforts related to customer access to pharmacy care across a broad range of stakeholders at the state and local levels. This position will develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies to advance Amazon’s pharmacy initiatives and represent Amazon before state executives, policymakers, pharmacy boards, and other relevant health agencies and stakeholder groups. The Senior Manager will work collaboratively with business, legal, and communications teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This position will report to the Director, Health Care Policy, and work closely with other public policy team members to execute on goals.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree required;- A minimum of 12 years of pharmacy or prescription drug policy working within in a government setting or representing a large, complex health care or pharmacy company, association, or equivalent organization. - An ability and desire to travel. ...

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Community Engagement to join our growing and dynamic team in support of Amazon’s community engagement, social impact, and community giving goals in the New York region.Amazon is committed to being a positive presence in locations where our employees live and work. The candidate will serve as a key member of Amazon’s U.S. hyperlocal community giving team, supporting and driving community engagement with local community stakeholders, public sector entities, private industry and business groups, non-profits, and neighborhood groups.As a part of the role, the candidate will create and own a community engagement strategy in support of Amazon’s effort to be the most trusted business and community partner in the region. A major focus of this role will be engaging with community and civic leaders, local opinion leaders, local government officials, and other hyperlocal stakeholders to establish and foster relationships and partnerships in support of Amazon’s presence in the New York region. The Senior Manager should feel just as comfortable speaking at a civic association meeting as they do speaking in front of a regional business group. The Senior Manager will meet people where they are in ways that are meaningful to customers, neighbors, and other local stakeholders. The role will require the ability to own the production of high-quality reporting for Amazon leadership decision making and to create authentic and engaging narratives describing Amazon’s hyperlocal activities.This position will report to the Director, Public Policy and be based in New York City. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree required.- At least 12 years of relevant experience in community relations, corporate social responsibility, public policy, economic development, or equivalent experience.- An ability and desire to travel is required. ...

Work hard, have fun and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Manager, Public Policy will help lead Amazon’s advocacy before city and county policymakers in Los Angeles and Southern California. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers.The Manager will execute local government affairs objectives in Southern California. This position will coordinate local government outreach and establish relationships with public officials in communities where we have existing facilities and planned development. This position will also be responsible for engaging on city and county ordinances and regulation, working with outside consultants, and interacting with our trade associations. The Manager will work collaboratively with relevant business, public relations, and legal teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This position will report to the Head of California Public Policy and work closely with other public policy team members.This position will be based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree required- At least 8 years of relevant public policy experience and a keen working understanding of the US state and local policymaking process and government relations- An ability and desire to travel is required ...

Work hard and make history with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Policy. The Principal, AWS Federal & Congressional Affairs, will join a dynamic team in the Americas and be able to immediately and directly enhance Amazon’s advocacy at the US federal level in support of our cloud computing business and key priorities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers.The Principal will be a highly visible position that will create, execute, and manage key public policy priorities for AWS as a lobbyist focused in the US Federal space hyper-focused on Senate Republican offices. Working with the Head of Federal and Congressional Affairs, with members of the AWS Public Policy Americas leadership, and other internal stakeholder and business partners, the Principal will represent AWS positions on key issues before the US Congress.The Principal will work collaboratively and transparently with business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals concentrating on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) issues at the US federal level. The Principal will focus on the Republican Conference in the US Senate, developing Congressional outreach and communication strategies, and manage and coordinate federal-level political advocacy strategies.The position is based in Washington, D.C.Key job responsibilities- Work collaboratively and transparently with the Americas Public Policy and the AWS Legal teams and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between core business AI/ML priorities and public policy goals. - Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the federal AI/ML public policy landscape evolves. - Ensure policymaker awareness of AWS’ business model. Effect change and drive policymaking that benefits our customers. Manage and coordinate AWS advocacy efforts to Congress. - Some travel may be required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a keen working understanding of public policy, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies (public policy or communications), trade associations, or equivalent organizations. ...