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Manager, AWS State and Local Public Policy, Southern Region, AWS State and Local Public Policy-April 2024
Austin
Apr 7, 2025
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About Manager, AWS State and Local Public Policy, Southern Region, AWS State and Local Public Policy

  Description

  We are looking for a talented, experienced person to represent Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing business of Amazon, before state and local policymakers, and senior government executives in the Southern US Region. This role on the AWS Public Policy team is focused on supporting our technology infrastructure and operations, increasing adoption of cloud computing services throughout the region, and advancing other policy priorities across the region including in AI, data protection, renewable energy, IT modernization, and cybersecurity. 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 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. This position 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 enables cloud expansion and adoption.

  Reporting to the Director of State, Local and Education Public Policy for AWS, this government affairs position shall:

  Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in the Southern US region, including Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, and Missouri;

  Identify and communicate potential state, local, and education public policy opportunities and threats, develop enhancement or mitigation strategies and policy positions; 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.

  This role will be located in our Austin, TX office. Some travel required.

  We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

  Austin, TX, USA

  Basic Qualifications

  6+ years of experience with state lobbying and/or commensurate legislative or executive branch experience or 6+ years of experience representing a large company or association.

  A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline (Political Science, Public Policy, etc.).

  Preferred Qualifications

  Experience representing a large company or association in the Internet/tech industry before state and local policymakers, preferably in Texas, strongly preferred.

  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, and taxes.

  Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate, state and local government levels.

  Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry.

  Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures.

  Capable of working both independently and as part of a broader team with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

  Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.

  Must demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen.

  Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.

  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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