Manager, State & Local Policy

### DESCRIPTION

Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Manager, State and Local Policy, will help lead our US state and local political engagement & compliance efforts. You will work with members of the public policy team to develop and execute political engagement programs at the state and local level and with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. You will develop tools and procedures for collecting, filing, and reporting relevant data on an ongoing basis. You will assess existing and emerging political engagement issues and advise public policy team members on risks and best practices. You will develop both internal and external mechanisms for sustained engagement in multiple jurisdictions. This position will report to the Senior Manager, State and Local Public Policy.

The position is based in Arlington, VA.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA

### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– BA/BS required
– At least 8 years of relevant public policy experience and a keen working understanding of the US state and local policymaking process and government relations
– Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
– An ability and desire to travel is required

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Experience in state political fundraising and/or running a corporate PAC
– Experience handling state government compliance issues
– Experience researching, issue-spotting, and operationalizing contractual, statutory, or regulatory requirements
– Ability to think critically, process data from multiple sources, anticipate outcomes, and recommend a best course of action
– Highly effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels
– Proven self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results
– Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry
– Demonstrated work experience with state and local government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations
– Demonstrated success in analyzing and maintaining records, as well as identifying and driving opportunities for automation and process improvement in operations
– Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others
– Ability to build a course of action, analyze risk trade-offs, and make recommendations even in ambiguous situations

### Team Culture

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

### Work/Life Balance

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

### Mentorship and Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit [Amazon Disability].

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