Principal - Central/Eastern, AWS Economic Development

Amazon

Seattle, WA

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Business Case, Business Development, Candidate Pipeline, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Construction Projects, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Due Diligence, Economic Analysis, Economic Development, Finance, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Government, Government Policies, Green Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Investment Capital, Leadership, Legal, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Political Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Affairs, Public Finance, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Real Estate Development, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Government, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Transformational Communications, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

11 days ago

Description Are you a seasoned economic development leader who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure investment, public policy, and community impact? Do you bring the strategic judgment and relationship-building instincts needed to navigate complex, high-stakes negotiations with government officials, economic development agencies, and cross-functional business partners? The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Economic Development team is looking for a Principal to lead the Central and/or Eastern region of our Americas economic development portfolio. In this role, you will own the end-to-end economic development strategy for your region - from identifying expansion opportunities and structuring incentive agreements to building sustainable workforce development partnerships and communicating the transformative impact of AWS investments to stakeholders at every level. You will operate with significant autonomy, exercising high judgment in ambiguous and fast-moving environments while collaborating across business development, real estate, legal, tax, finance, and public relations teams to deliver results that matter to AWS and the communities we serve. Key job responsibilities - Lead regional economic development strategy for the Central and/or Eastern region, driving AWS's expansion goals by identifying, evaluating, and securing economic development opportunities aligned with the global infrastructure growth roadmap. - Serve as the primary economic development liaison to state and local government officials, economic development agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders, building durable, trust-based relationships that advance AWS's long-term interests. - Own the full lifecycle of incentive negotiations, including site identification, due diligence, business case development, infrastructure assessment, sustainability evaluation, and structuring of incentive-related deal terms and agreements. - Manage and optimize a regional portfolio of economic development commitments, including forecasting benefits, articulating obligations, ensuring compliance, and tracking realization against agreed-upon milestones. - Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners across business development, real estate, legal, tax, finance, HR, public relations, and sustainability teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of expansion projects. - Develop and deliver compelling narratives that communicate the scope, economic impact, and community benefits of AWS investments to external stakeholders at all levels, including elected officials, regulators, and media. - Facilitate workforce development and education initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders, community colleges, workforce boards, and local organizations to create sustainable talent pipelines in host communities. - Provide strategic counsel to AWS leadership on regional economic development trends, competitive landscape, policy risks, and opportunities that may impact expansion timelines or investment decisions. - Establish and maintain mechanisms for tracking regulatory, legislative, and economic development policy changes across the region that could affect current or future AWS operations. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development) - 10+ years of economic development or related business development experience - Experience in in economic development, public policy, government affairs, or a related field - Experience managing incentive negotiations, concessions, or economic development agreements for large-scale infrastructure or construction projects - Ability to travel nationally on a recurring basis. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development) - Experience as an economic development practitioner, consultant, or corporate site selection professional, including recent data center or large-scale infrastructure transactional experience - Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining partnerships with government officials, economic development agencies, and public-private stakeholder groups at the state and local level - Experience developing and presenting business cases, economic impact analyses, and fiscal impact assessments to senior leadership and external audiences - Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors, contractors, or advisors in support of expansion or capital investment projects - Experience in tax-related incentives, abatements, or public financing structures - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with public speaking, media engagement, or strategic communications 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, DC, Virtual Location - WA DC - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, GA, Virtual Location - Georgia - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, NC, Virtual Location - N Carolina - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, OK, Virtual Location - Oklahoma - 148,300.00 - 200,600.00 USD annually USA, PA, Virtual Location-Pennsylvania - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, SC, Virtual Location - S Carolina - 148,300.00 - 200,600.00 USD annually USA, TX, Virtual Location - Texas - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, VA, Virtual Location - Virginia - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, WA, Virtual Location - Washington - 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually USA, WV, Virtual Location - W Virginia - 148,300.00 - 200,600.00 USD annually

About the Company

Amazon

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://Amazon.com/militaryroles

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder