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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 9, 2026
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Job Description
AWS is building data center infrastructure to support our digital way of life, and the public conversation around that growth — power demand, grid reliability, and water use, — is increasingly shaped by regulators, policymakers, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Requirements
- Experience conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
- 7+ years of experience in energy, water, environmental, or infrastructure— with a track record of translating technical complexity into accessible public narrative – Or: 7+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, government or regulatory affairs or related field with a focus in energy, water, or infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience representing an organization publicly in live, high-visibility settings — community meetings, public hearings, stakeholder forums, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of at least one of: energy (utility, interconnection, rate policy) or water (sourcing, treatment, sustainability); familiarity with both strongly preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you write crisp, you speak with authority, and you know when to be direct and when to listen
- Experience in or alongside a public affairs, communications, or government/community relations function
- Comfort with ambiguity, evolving facts, and situations where you are not the decision-maker but are the face in the room
- Background in both energy and water disciplines
- Working knowledge of the energy and/or water regulatory landscape (e.g., utility regulation, interconnection, rate and reliability policy, water sourcing and permitting).
- Experience in regulated utility environments, state/local government, or environmental consulting
- Experience working in a large-scale infrastructure or industrial development context
- Familiarity with Amazon's data center infrastructure, land development, or community permitting processes
- 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, TX, Austin - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Arlington - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
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