Principal, US National Security Policy, AWS Public Policy Americas

Amazon is hiring a Principal, US National Security Policy, AWS Public Policy Americas in Arlington, United States. It pays $165k-$223k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Lead AWS public policy strategy and advocacy for US defense and national security programs in Washington, DC.

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This highly visible role puts you at the center of defense and national security policy for cloud computing, working directly with senior government decision makers, policymakers, and members of the US Intelligence Community.

You will create, execute, and manage a public policy portfolio that advances cloud computing advocacy in the national security space. You will build and strengthen relationships with Congressional National Security Committees, develop strategic engagement strategies with intelligence agencies and federal policymakers, and coordinate the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) process to ensure company equities are tracked and represented. Working collaboratively with public sector business teams, you will ensure business priorities and public policy goals stay aligned.

Our policy portfolio is broad, forward leaning, and driven by what is best for our customers. This position is based in Washington, DC. US Citizenship and the ability to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance are required.

Key job responsibilities
- Partner across Public Sector Business, Public Policy, Security, Legal, and Communications teams to ensure core business priorities and public policy goals stay aligned
- Anticipate challenges the business could face as the public policy landscape evolves
- Build policymaker awareness of the cloud computing business model and drive policymaking that benefits customers
- Advance advocacy efforts with Intelligence Oversight, Authorization, and Appropriations Congressional Committees
- Liaise with third party institutions in the US intelligence space and coordinate cloud computing policy objectives with broader company policy objectives

A day in the life
Your primary focus is creating and managing public policy strategies that advance cloud computing advocacy in the US defense and national security space. You will engage with Congressional committees, intelligence agencies, and federal policymakers to build relationships that shape policy outcomes for customers. You will coordinate the Intelligence Authorization Act process, working transparently with internal teams to keep business priorities and policy goals aligned.

About the team
You will join a team representing the cloud computing business on policy and regulatory issues relating to defense and national security in the US. The policy portfolio is broad, forward leaning, and driven by what is best for customers. The team is based in Washington, DC, working alongside public sector business teams and government stakeholders to ensure cloud computing advocacy reaches senior decision makers and policymakers.

Basic qualifications

- Experience in public policy development and implementation
- Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- 10+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, or corporate social responsibility experience
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

Preferred qualifications

- Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience working with Intelligence or Appropriations Committees in the US Congress

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, DC, Washington Dc - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually

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Key facts

Principal, US National Security Policy, AWS Public Policy Americas is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $165k-$223k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Arlington.
The job was posted on October 23, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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