Amazon
Principal, External Engagement, AWS Economic Development
$165K–$223K
Arlington, VA +2 · Remote · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Location
- Arlington, VA
Virtual Location - Virginia, VA
Remote - Experience
- 10+ years; relevant experience may be in public relations, public policy, economic development, external engagement, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline.
About the job
Leads regional external engagement strategy and represents Amazon while building community and stakeholder partnerships.
What you'll do
- Set regional engagement priorities, allocate resources, and deliver outcomes advancing community partnership goals.
- Build relationships with elected officials, civic leaders, business organizations, and local opinion leaders.
- Coordinate engagement with internal teams and develop community events, scalable frameworks, strategic plans, and leadership briefings.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in public relations, public policy, economic development, external engagement, or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- J.D. or Master's degree.
- Experience owning strategic external affairs or community engagement strategies with measurable business impact.
Pay
164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
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