Sr. Technical Program Manager, AWS Classified Regions GTM
Company websiteaws.org (AWS, opens in new tab)
Base salary $148,700 to $201,200
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 (57 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the IT industry? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pioneering new ways of building massively scalable distributed systems and delivering the next generation of classified cloud computing to support the US public sector, highly regulated industries, national security organizations, and the Intelligence Community (IC).
The AWS Classified Regions Go to Market (GTM) team is looking for an experienced Technical Sr. Program Manager to join our high-impact team. In this role, you will shape the GTM technical strategy and roadmap for the AWS classified cloud to deliver prioritized capabilities and solutions that address the unique mission needs of our national security customers.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of product/project management fundamentals (e.g., business case, risk management, technical requirements capture), and experience with classified programs and cloud technology/infrastructure. They will also effectively communicate business and technical content to senior leadership, both verbally and in writing.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.
Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. Technical Program Manager for the Classified cloud, you will:
- Define the Classified cloud GTM technical strategy and roadmap.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams across AWS region infrastructure and cloud services organizations to deliver prioritized capabilities and solutions for national security customers.
- Partner with customers and AWS teams to ensure successful IT workload deployment and a great customer experience.
- Drive process and technology improvements that reduce friction and accelerate capability deployment for customers.
- Proactively address technical, security, and compliance requirements for national security customers and industry partners.
- Develop and present technical solution proposals to leadership in support of customer needs and GTM strategy.
- Create run-books, go-to-market technical materials, and supporting content to enable customer adoption and accelerate onboarding.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years experience with CMMC, DFARS, FedRAMP, DOD SRG, ICD, ITAR, NIST, and other compliance/security program requirements across national security organizations and the supporting industrial base
- 5+ years of experience with architecting, implementing, authorization, and supporting classified information technology systems
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering
- Strong technical competency and experience in the areas of cloud computing, web services, and enterprise software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence decisions and solutions at any level of an organization
- MS degree in a technical field or MBA
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
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, VA, Arlington - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
Source: AWS · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($148,700) is above 59% of the 252 Program & Project Management roles in Virginia listed on this site; 28 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $138,100; the middle half runs from $118,230 to $150,650.
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 8, 2026.
This listingSr. Technical Program Manager, AWS Classified Regions GTM$148,700 to $201,200
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Technical Program Manager, AWS Classified Regions GTM (this listing) | $148,700 - $201,200 |
| Database Eng II - AMZ000560 | $150,197 - $168,800 |
| Principal AWS Brand Advertising Leader, AWS Brand and Creative | $149,200 - $201,800 |
| Solutions Architect, Frontier AI Startups | $151,000 - $204,300 |
| Senior Product Manager-Tech, AWS Field eXperiences | $151,200 - $204,600 |
| Sr. Product Manager - Technical, AWS Governance | $151,200 - $204,600 |
| Salesforce Developer, Sr. System Development Engineer , Frontier AI Tools | $151,200 - $204,600 |
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-14
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USA, VA, Arlington - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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