Amazon
Senior Water Strategy and Public Affairs Manager, AWS Central Energy and Water Team
$155K–$210K
Austin, TX +2 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
Arlington, VA
Seattle, WA - Experience
- 7+ years, with the stated alternatives in water infrastructure or public affairs, communications, government or regulatory affairs, or a related water-infrastructure-focused field.
About the job
Leads AWS water-focused public affairs, representing the company in community and regulatory settings and developing messaging and cross-functional support on water and energy issues.
What you'll do
- Represent Water at public events and engage with officials, regulators, and community stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain water and energy talking points, FAQs, and Q&A guidance, translating technical topics for different audiences.
- Coordinate with policy, legal, community engagement, economic development, and water experts; support community-benefit water project negotiations.
What they ask for
- Experience conveying complex technical concepts to technical and business audiences.
- 7+ years in water infrastructure, translating technical complexity into accessible public narrative; or 7+ years in public affairs, communications, government or regulatory affairs, or a related field focused on water infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience representing an organization publicly in live, high-visibility settings.
- Strong understanding of energy or water; experience in or alongside public affairs, communications, or government/community relations.
Nice to have
- Background in both energy and water disciplines.
- Working knowledge of the water regulatory landscape; experience in regulated utilities, government, environmental consulting, or large-scale infrastructure is also preferred.
Pay
155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually (base salary); 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually (base salary); 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
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