Senior Manager, Public Policy

Amazon • Arlington, VA

15d

About The Position

Come build a future with Amazon Public Policy. The Senior Manager, Public Policy
will join a growing, dynamic team and will immediately make an impact with an
expanding portfolio of projects.

We seek a leader to assist in developing and coordinating fast-moving policy
strategy in support of Amazon’s policy priorities to Strive to Be Earth’s Best
Employer. The Senior Manager, Public Policy will serve in a liaison capacity
between Public Policy and multiple business partners. They will create and
implement a management framework and assist in the planning, coordination, and
direction of programs and daily operations of the policy team. Understanding the
big picture, connecting the dots, and diving deep in research will be essential
to success in this role. The ideal candidate will be organized, strategic, and
will have experience developing and leading immigration and employment policy
campaigns. This position will work collaboratively with others in public policy
and relevant businesses to ensure alignment between business priorities and
public policy goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
• Experience in public policy development and implementation
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in public policy, government, or trade associations on relevant topics
• An ability and desire to travel is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in regulatory frameworks and policy analysis methodologies
• Experience identifying, mitigating, and managing business risks and tradeoffs
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels
• Demonstrated ability to be both a substantive issue expert and a manager of complex political relationships

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior