Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the way the Federal government uses the cloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and the AWS Federal Delivery Organization (FDO) team is looking for a motivated cross-program Principal Technologist to join our fast-paced organization. The FDO manages direct US Government programs as part of the Worldwide Public Sector business. In this role you will work directly with customers partners and AWS service teams to manage technical and business integration challenges in support of US Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC) and other US Government programs that rely on the AWS Cloud.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cloud computing and emerging artificial intelligence technology possess a background in systems integration; and have proven results within the Federal program management space. They will also have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about business product and technical challenges with the skill-set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs. Excellent communications skills are a must. Candidates are expected to have the ability to write and convey compelling customer value propositions and participate in proposal efforts as well as to interface with AWS business units responsible for delivering capabilities to customers. Through your work across AWS you will be responsible for driving program compliance customer and partner onboarding and overall adoption of AWS within National Security programs.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
- Liaise with AWS service teams to ensure that AWS meets technical commitments to customers in named programs.
- Interface with Capture Sales and Solutions Architecture teams to provide technical depth to partnership discussions and capture/pursuit decisions.
- Coordinate a matrixed team drawn from the Federal business verticals in support of specific programs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the long-term strategy for AWS to deliver across Federal with emphasis on IC requirements including global infrastructure feature and service deployment and go-to-market approach.
- Work closely with Amazon business leaders (such as customer account teams hardware and software engineering leaders professional services and technical program managers).
- Represent the voice of the customer; collaborate with internal AWS stakeholders to bring customer feedback to product teams. Lead curation of custom feature and availability requests for unique customer use cases.
A day in the life
This is a highly dynamic role and as such your typical day could include meetings with agency executives program officers and AWS stakeholders. In the afternoon you might be leading an internal strategy or working session reviewing delivery opportunities and risks across multiple AWS dedicated cloud programs.
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- 10 years of technical product or program management experience
- Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or equivalent
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Experience in project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management
- Experience working directly with engineering teams
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience supporting Maryland Procurement Office (MPO) customer requirements
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.