Policy Manager, AWS Public Policy
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $138,500 to $187,300
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Arlington, VA
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- LocationArlington, VA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (4 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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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, VA, Arlington - 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($138,500) is above 50% of the 158 Government Admin & Policy roles nationwide listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $137,579; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $159,900.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingPolicy Manager, AWS Public Policy$138,500 to $187,300
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Manager, Economic Development Policy$138,500 to $187,300
Manager, Public Policy$138,500 to $187,300
Manager, Public Policy$138,500 to $187,300
Manager, Public Policy$138,500 to $187,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Policy Manager, AWS Public Policy (this listing) | $138,500 - $187,300 |
| Senior Ad Policy Manager, Ads Trust Policy | $138,500 - $187,300 |
| Manager, Public Policy - Pennsylvania, AWS State and Local Public Policy | $138,500 - $187,300 |
| Manager, Economic Development Policy | $138,500 - $187,300 |
| Manager, Public Policy | $138,500 - $187,300 |
| Manager, Public Policy | $138,500 - $187,300 |
| Manager, Public Policy | $138,500 - $187,300 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, VA, Arlington
USA, VA, Arlington - 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually
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