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Principal, AWS Workforce Development

Amazon· Public Policy / AWS Workforce Development
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Remote$164.8k - $222.9kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Lead and manage workforce development programs in Amazon's US regions, driving partnerships, program design, pilot execution, and scaling of workforce initiatives aligned to labor market needs and policy/funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full workforce program lifecycle, from gap identification and solution design through pilot execution and scaled delivery. Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and informed by data.
  • Assess current workforce development offerings against labor market demands and expansion timelines. Identify competency mismatches and build a pipeline of new program concepts to address unmet needs.
  • Set a multi-horizon strategic vision for workforce development that operates across national, state, regional, and local levels. Translate that vision into a prioritized roadmap aligned to talent needs.
  • Cultivate high-trust relationships with political, economic development, and education leaders at all levels of government. Secure the policy, funding, and institutional support needed to bring programs to scale.
  • Represent the workforce development mission through public speaking, written content, convenings, and coalition-building with policymakers, educators, employers, and community organizations.
  • Champion the needs of internal teams and external partners to continuously increase program quality and relevance.
  • Partner with the research and analysis team to evaluate program effectiveness, make evidence-based decisions, and communicate outcomes to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
  • 10+ years of experience in education leadership, workforce development, economic development, or public policy
  • Ability to travel frequently, domestically and globally, based on business needs, sometimes on short notice.

Skills

Required:Program management lifecyclePartnership development & stakeholder engagement
Nice to have:Curriculum development & instructional design

Benefits

  • Base salary range provided: USA, Virtual – 164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually
  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional Supplemental Life), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, FSA, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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