Position summary

AWS is seeking a Manager, Federal Energy Public Policy to represent Amazon Web Services before federal policymakers and regulators on energy and infrastructure policy. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the role develops and executes advocacy strategies focused on federal energy regulatory policy before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), wholesale electricity markets, and Congressional and Administration energy priorities, supporting AWS’s industry-leading carbon-free energy procurement and the future of data center power supply.

Why this role matters

AWS is paving the way for the future of data center power supply and carbon-free energy procurement, building a sustainable business for customers and the planet through engagement with policymakers, grid operators, and stakeholders. This role directly influences how AWS navigates the federal energy regulatory landscape, from shaping FERC proceedings to advising business partners on emerging opportunities and risks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop advocacy strategies supporting energy policy priorities, with a primary focus on FERC, wholesale energy market policy, and federal policymaker engagement.
• Influence FERC proceedings by monitoring and analyzing matters related to wholesale electricity markets, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection reform, resource adequacy, capacity market design, and market rules affecting large electricity customers.
• Engage regulators by working with FERC Commissioners and staff on energy regulatory matters and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify policy opportunities and risks.
• Support policy submissions before FERC — including formal comments, responses to requests for information, and interventions — and develop advocacy materials such as position papers, talking points, regulatory filings, and briefing materials.
• Support government outreach to Congress and the Administration on energy market, grid reliability, and infrastructure policy, and advise business partners on the federal energy regulatory landscape.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within the AWS Energy and Sustainability Policy team, engaging FERC Commissioners and staff, Congressional and Administration officials, grid operators, external energy stakeholders, and internal business partners.

Key details

This is an Arlington, Virginia-based role (also listed in Washington, DC), balancing detailed policy analysis with high-level advocacy. The Amazon package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) in addition to base salary.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies.

Preferred

• 8+ years of public policy development and implementation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or Law.