Public Policy

Work hard, have fun and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Senior Manager, Public Policy will develop and execute state and local advocacy strategies and policy initiatives in support of Amazon’s policy priorities. You will work collaboratively across Amazon’s public policy teams to analyze and coordinate policy issues across all state legislatures and regulatory bodies. This position will also be responsible for leading engagements with trade associations, think tanks, advocacy groups, and other relevant external stakeholders. The Senior Manager will work collaboratively across public policy, our businesses, public relations, and legal teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. They will assess and anticipate public policy matters across all states, oversee and coordinate external advocacy efforts, and manage and coordinate key initiatives in concert with business objectives. As appropriate, the Senior Manager will be responsible for facilitating key meetings between executives and key stakeholders. The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Public Policy. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Arlington, VA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree required.- At least 12 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, 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 ...

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 related to materials sustainability and supply chain decarbonization issues across a broad range of stakeholders, including federal and state governments and agencies. This position will develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies to advance Amazon’s climate, environment, and sustainability goals including on ecolabeling, certifications, and reporting requirements across a range of consumer goods. 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 relevant topics. - A minimum of 12 years of climate, environment, energy, or sustainability policy experience. - 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 Web Services Public Policy. The Manager, External Engagement, AWS Public Policy, will help lead public policy activities with think tanks, trade associations, and other key external partners in Washington, DC.The Manager will be a highly visible position that will create, execute, and manage responses to key public policy issues. Working with the Head of Economic Policy and Regulation for AWS Public Policy and the entire AWS Americas Public Policy team, the Manager will help to drive our external engagement efforts on economic policy and regulatory issues by working with coalitions, trade associations, think tanks, non-profits, and other key external partners. They will build strategies to deepen relationships with these external partners, including representing the company at conferences and meetings.This Manager, External Engagement role will work collaboratively and transparently with different business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate external activities back to the business and the public policy team, develop strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, external partner outreach programs, and key initiatives with policymakers and the media. The Manager will also work collaboratively with external partners on policy issues of importance to the company.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS/BA required.- 5+ years of experience is required, including 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, trade associations, or equivalent organizations.- Experience driving public policy initiatives by working with or for groups such as trade associations, think tanks, or non-profits. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work in the development of a global broadband satellite communication system and make a difference in bridging the digital divide.The Senior lead, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs works to align the licensing strategy with business and service availability priorities, and identify potential regulatory risks that may impact Kuiper’s ability to deploy services throughout the world. The candidate will work on licensing strategies and mechanisms to mitigate those risks, and engage and maintain liaison with national, regional and international telecommunications organizations. The Senior Lead, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will shape regulations affecting non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) communications systems, the access to and use of Ka-band band and other frequencies for satellite services, and other relevant regulations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for educating regulators on satellite and spectrum regulations, telecommunications services, and other issues involved with deploying a global satellite broadband constellation. The ideal candidate will have experience shaping regulatory frameworks for satellite systems -- to include space stations, earth stations/gateway stations, customer/user equipment, spectrum, and the provision of services (wholesale and retail models), be familiar with regulatory agencies around the world, and be able to assess and, if necessary, improve regulatory frameworks in order to optimize Kuiper service to customers. The Senior Lead, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will engage cross-functionally with Public Policy, Legal, Business, Engineering and Operations professionals, and collaborate with members of the International Regulatory team to advance objectives for the ITU World Radiocommunications Conferences (WRC) at the national, regional and international levels.Key job responsibilities• Enhance the customer experience by shaping national, regional and international regulations affecting NGSO communications systems, the access to and use of Ka-band band and other frequencies for satellite services, and other relevant regulations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.• Identify potential regulatory risks that may impact Kuiper’s ability to deploy services, and strategies to mitigate those risks.• Align with Kuiper business, technical, and customer objectives to execute on licensing strategies in countries around the world and enable Kuiper services.• Engage with national, regional and international telecommunications organizations, while maintaining liaison with regulators, relevant industry actors and trade associations in multiple countries around the world.A day in the lifeIn this role, you will be responsible for shaping national, regional and international regulations affecting NGSO communications systems, the access to and use of Ka-band band and other frequencies for satellite services, and other relevant regulations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. You will enable and protect Kuiper’s use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad, defining and leading the regulatory agenda to allow Kuiper service. You will collaborate with trade associations, government agencies, multilateral organizations, and other operators to shape rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers, and work in close collaboration with Kuiper business, technical and operations teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience, as well as with Amazon’s Public Policy, Public Relations and Legal teams to enhance the overall regulatory strategy in priority countries. You will work closely with other regulatory country leads, Technical Program Managers (TPMs), and Kuiper teams to ensure alignment on a country and regional basis, anticipating bottlenecks, and communicating risks clearly to leaders. You will also escalate effectively, remove blockers, and will deliver results across the world.You will report to the Head, Licensing & International Regulatory Affairs for Project Kuiper and work in close collaboration with other leaders and team members within the Regulatory team and across Kuiper to ensure timely service delivery at scale.About the teamThe Regulatory team enables and protects Kuiper’s use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits worldwide, defining and leading the Kuiper regulatory agenda to benefit our customers. We operate globally, engaging with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), regional/sub-regional organizations, regulatory authorities, and governments. We obtain the required ITU filings and licenses for Kuiper operations, coordinate spectrum use with satellite and terrestrial operators, and shape/promote space safety and sustainability. We advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers at the national, regional, and ITU treaty level, working with governments, trade associations, and operators. We work with the design, operational, and business teams to promote alignment between business objectives, the Kuiper Program of Record, and regulatory requirements and delivery. We partner with the Legal, Public Policy and Public Relations teams to execute the regulatory strategy.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., telecommunications). • 8+ years of experience shaping national, regional and international regulations for the provision of communications services, regulatory compliance at the domestic, regional and international levels, and spectrum management rules.• Experience with licensing of satellite and/or telecommunications networks, and knowledge of NGSO communications systems.• Demonstrated ability to be both a substantive issue expert and a manager of complex regulatory issues.• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills. ...

Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Manager, State and Local Public Policy will join a growing, dynamic team and be able to directly enhance Amazon’s advocacy before US state and local policymakers. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers.The Manager will create and execute state and local government affairs objectives in Indiana and several Midwestern states. This position will be responsible for engaging on state legislation, working with outside consultants, and interacting with our trade associations. This position will also support local government outreach, and establish relationships with public officials in communities where Amazon operates. They will attend policymaker conferences and be responsible for building positive relationships.The Manager will work collaboratively with relevant business, public relations, and legal teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. They will assess and anticipate public policy matters, oversee and coordinate external advocacy efforts, and key initiatives. This position will report to the Senior Manager, State and Local Public Policy and work closely with other public policy team members.The role will be based in Indianapolis, Indiana.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 ...