What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Defense Autonomous Systems, DoD position at Amazon Web Services, Inc.?
- 5 years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5 years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies and their application in DoD mission scenarios
- Expertise in autonomous systems
- 5 years working with Defense customers to accelerate broad market awareness and strategic relationships
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Secret or above.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) team is looking for a Strategic Business Development Leader to drive strategy and execution for autonomous unmanned systems within the U.S. Department of Defense business. If you like to innovate to meet mission needs, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help the Department of Defense with modernization and transformation for the mission. This role focuses on leveraging cloud technologies to support all phases of the autonomous systems lifecycle, with a primary emphasis on deployment and operations. Key job responsibilities You will develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for autonomous systems. You will build and drive a robust pipeline specific to DoD autonomy use cases. You will collaborate with industry partners to create holistic solutions for defense customers. You will engage internal teams across engineering, sales, marketing, and solutions architecture to deliver comprehensive cloud-enabled capabilities for autonomous systems. You will represent the company as a thought leader in the autonomous systems space, shaping industry conversations, and influencing key stakeholders. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance. 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. EEO - Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) team is looking for a Strategic Business Development Leader to drive strategy and execution for autonomous unmanned systems within the U.S. Department of Defense business. If you like to innovate to meet mission needs, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help the Department of Defense with modernization and transformation for the mission. This role focuses on leveraging cloud technologies to support all phases of the autonomous systems lifecycle, with a primary emphasis on deployment and operations. Key job responsibilities You will develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for autonomous systems. You will build and drive a robust pipeline specific to DoD autonomy use cases. You will collaborate with industry partners to create holistic solutions for defense customers. You will engage internal teams across engineering, sales, marketing, and solutions architecture to deliver comprehensive cloud-enabled capabilities for autonomous systems. You will represent the company as a thought leader in the autonomous systems space, shaping industry conversations, and influencing key stakeholders. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance. 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. EEO - Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- Expertise in DoD mission specific use cases.
- Expertise in AI/ML, particularly in autonomous systems.
- Understanding of cloud cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
