What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Strategic Priorities Leader, National Security Team position at Amazon Web Services (AWS)?
Description
As a Strategic Priorities Leader focusing on classified and sensitive government programs, you will partner with senior government executives and agency leadership to develop and execute mission-critical technology transformation initiatives. This role requires working within the highest levels of federal agencies to drive strategic technological advancement while ensuring alignment with national security objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience working within sensitive government environments and demonstrate the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships at the highest levels of government. Must have proven success in driving large-scale federal transformation initiatives and deep understanding of national security considerations.
Note: This role requires working within established federal security guidelines and protocols while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and integrity.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
About The Team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
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.
Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Job ID: A2905256
As a Strategic Priorities Leader focusing on classified and sensitive government programs, you will partner with senior government executives and agency leadership to develop and execute mission-critical technology transformation initiatives. This role requires working within the highest levels of federal agencies to drive strategic technological advancement while ensuring alignment with national security objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience working within sensitive government environments and demonstrate the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships at the highest levels of government. Must have proven success in driving large-scale federal transformation initiatives and deep understanding of national security considerations.
Note: This role requires working within established federal security guidelines and protocols while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and integrity.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Drive multi-year strategic plans for critical government initiatives
- Lead complex transformation programs across cabinet-level agencies
- Shape technology roadmaps aligned with national security objectives
- Direct strategic planning with senior government stakeholders
- Oversee implementation of classified and sensitive programs
- Develop execution strategies for mission-critical initiatives
- Ensure alignment of resources with strategic priorities
- Monitor program performance and risk management
- Build/maintain relationships with senior government officials
- Navigate inter-agency dynamics and priorities
- Lead high-level briefings and strategic discussions
- Represent organization in executive government meetings
- Assess agency requirements and develop solution frameworks
- Create business cases for major technology investments
- Align initiatives with federal budget cycles
- Drive innovation within security constraints
- Maintain required security clearances and certifications
- Navigate classified environments and handle sensitive information
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Coordinate across technical and operational teams
- Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
- Build coalition support for major programs
- Direct capture strategy for strategic opportunities
About The Team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 7 years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
- Experience selling cloud solutions at a software company or equivalent
- Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
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.
Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Job ID: A2905256
