Sr. Specialist Analytics Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, WWPS SLG-EDU Data and AI Specialists

Do you enjoy solving complex data challenges using the latest cloud technologies Are you passionate about helping organizations transform through analytics AI and modern data architectures Do you thrive in dynamic environments working directly with customers to design build and launch impactful solutions If so we want to talk to you.

AWS is looking for a Senior Analytics Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) to join our Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) Solutions Architecture this role you will work with government education and nonprofit customers to unlock the power of their data using AWS services. You will help them modernize legacy systems build cloud-native analytics platforms and accelerate innovation through scalable secure and intelligent data solutions.

As an SSA you will serve as a technical leader builder and trusted advisor. Youll partner with AWS field teams service teams and technology and consulting partners to deliver prototypes workshops technical assets and reference architectures. Your work will drive customer success enable scale and shape AWSs analytics and AI strategy in the public sector.


Key job responsibilities
Lead technical engagements focused on data lakes data warehousing real-time analytics and AI/ML use cases
Deliver proof-of-concepts and workshops that demonstrate the value of AWS analytics and GenAI services
Collaborate with CxOs developers data scientists and IT leaders to design scalable secure and cost effective data architectures
Influence product and roadmap decisions by representing customer needs to AWS service teams
Create reusable technical content including reference architectures whitepapers blog posts and enablement materials
Mentor field solution architects and drive internal enablement across AWS WWPS teams
Travel up to 30% to engage with customers and partners


About the team
We are the Data and AI Specialist Solutions Architecture team supporting the U.S. State and Local Government and Education (SLG/EDU) segment within AWSs Worldwide Public Sector. Our mission is to help public sector customers harness the power of data analytics and generative AI to drive innovation improve operational efficiency and enhance constituent outcomes. We are passionate about enabling meaningful digital transformation and building solutions that align with our customers missions to better serve communities across the country.

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- 8 years of experience in data & analytics software development or cloud infrastructure
- 3 years of experience designing and implementing analytics or data platforms
- Deep expertise in cloud data services such as data lakes data warehouses big data search and streaming
- Experience with architecture and migration of large-scale data solutions to the cloud

- 5 years of infrastructure architecture database architecture and networking experience
- Familiarity with GenAI AI/ML tools and their integration into data platforms
- Hands-on experience with AWS analytics services (e.g. Redshift Glue Athena Kinesis QuickSight)
- AWS certification(s) in Data Analytics Machine Learning or Solutions Architecture
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical customer engagements and build lasting relationships

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239000/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.