Amazon Principal Program Manager WWPS/National Security 

United States, Virginia 

754354444

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of cloud computing, national security mission requirements, and large-scale program management. They should be adept at driving cross-functional collaboration, developing strategic roadmaps, and executing complex programs in highly regulated environments.This position is based in Herndon, Virginia. You will join a cadre of program management and technical professionals in pursuing new and overseeing existing US Government contract requirements, and aligning to current and upcoming National Security programs. As a Principal Program Manager, you will spend the majority of your time partnering with business leaders and government executives engaged in furthering AWS' National Security program portfolio.The role requires subject matter expertise, technical program management, and technical business development experience to incorporate technical requirements into commercial transactions and effectively structure, facilitate, and close deals, and manage operational program activities in accordance with existing contract performance criteria. You will draw upon extensive information technology-centric project management, critical thinking, and analytic problem-solving skills coupled with business development and executive communication skills within the US Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense communities.Key job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Execution:
• Own and drive the end-to-end execution of the Cloud Infrastructure Program, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Define program goals, success metrics, and execution strategies to align with customer and business priorities.
• Lead program reviews, report on status, risks, and mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal AWS teams, government customers, and external partners.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to anticipate requirements, resolve roadblocks, and drive mission success.
• Communicate program updates effectively to senior leadership, both internally and externally.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Partner closely with engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams to drive technical execution and risk management.
• Ensure alignment between technical teams, policy/compliance teams, and business objectives.
• Coordinate across multiple AWS service teams and vendors to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
Risk & Compliance Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks related to security, compliance, scalability, and operational execution.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements, particularly in classified and highly regulated environments.
• Work with legal, contracts, and security teams to navigate government requirements and drive approvals.
Strategic Growth & Innovation:
• Develop and drive the strategic roadmap for the program, identifying opportunities for innovation and optimization.
• Influence AWS’s cloud adoption strategy within the national security space by advocating for mission-driven solutions.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, government cloud adoption trends, and evolving security/compliance requirements.This position requires that the candidate currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.About the team
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- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- 10+ years of experience in program or product management, leading large-scale cloud, IT, or national security programs.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing, infrastructure, and security, particularly in government and defense environments.
- Experience working with the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or other national security customers.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.

- Master's or MBA degree
- Deep knowledge of AWS services, cloud migration strategies, and secure cloud architectures.
- Experience managing classified workloads and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, IC Directive 503, or DoD SRG.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive-level audiences.
- Experience in contract execution and government acquisition processes related to cloud infrastructure.