Policy Manager, AWS Public Policy
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join a dynamic team that is working on critical policy and regulatory issues that support Amazon's infrastructure expansion, including data center and energy related policies and regulations. Work directly with executives at Amazon who are responsible for driving policy, regulatory and business outcomes in support of the company's historic infrastructure expansion in the U.S. This work will include building and scaling new policymaker and stakeholder engagement programs. Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to educate policymakers, government officials and NGOs on critical issues related to data centers, such as energy and water use, and community benefits.
Key job responsibilities
The Policy Manager role will work directly with the Vice President of AWS Public Policy on data center, infrastructure expansion, energy, national security and public sector policy and regulatory issues at Amazon. The role with help drive external engagement on data center infrastructure issues with federal, state and local policymakers, including site visits and other policymaker education programs. The role will support the VP for AWS Public Policy to drive company priorities in key industry associations and coalitions, and also help develop policy content and strategies for messaging to policy makers, government officials and other key stakeholders on data center, energy and national security topics. This role will also manage executive engagement for our team on data center issues, coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders.
Basic qualifications
- 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
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USA, VA, Arlington - 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually