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Policy roles in government affairs, regulatory analysis, and public policy research regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings, particularly at think tanks, federal contractors, and advocacy-adjacent nonprofits. Most require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and many qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
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We are looking for a talented, innovative, and experienced individual to represent Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing business of Amazon, before state and local policymakers and senior government executives in Ohio. This role on the AWS Public Policy team is focused on supporting our technology infrastructure and operations — with critical emphasis on data center infrastructure policy — and advancing other policy priorities across these states. You will address risks and opportunities for AWS and our customers at the state and local level and within third party organizations. This position will achieve goals through a variety of tactics, including direct lobbying, managing consultants, leveraging AWS’s participation in key trade associations, and building coalitions that are critical to advancing AWS’s public policy and business objectives in the state and local government and education sectors. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s businesses, and interface directly with relevant business units and technology and services teams at AWS to develop and execute effective government affairs advocacy strategies to create a policy environment that promotes cloud infrastructure development.
Key job responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Ohio.
- Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure operations and expansion policy, with particular focus on maintaining Ohio’s competitive position for digital infrastructure investment.
- Develop proactive stakeholder engagement and communications strategies to build state and local support and mitigate reputational risk.
- Identify and communicate potential state, local, and education public sector market segment and public policy opportunities and threats; develop enhancement or mitigation strategies and policy positions for issues affecting the AWS business; manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives.
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including state and local policymakers and executives, industry associations, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy positions.
- Leverage appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and policy organizations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants.
- Preferred location would be in Columbus, Ohio. Some travel required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and leadership, or experience managing teams
- Experience engaging on data center infrastructure, energy, land use, utility regulation, or related physical infrastructure policy at the state or local level in Ohio.
- Strong knowledge of and background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to information technology (IT) issues and policies such as cloud computing, data center siting and permitting, energy policy, data security, procurement, or taxes.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with the strongest professional reputation in the industry.
- Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, OH, Virtual Location - Ohio
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $164,800.00 - $222,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented, innovative, and experienced individual to represent Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing business of Amazon, before state and local policymakers and senior government executives in Ohio. This role on the AWS Public Policy team is focused on supporting our technology infrastructure and operations — with critical emphasis on data center infrastructure policy — and advancing other policy priorities across these states. You will address risks and opportunities for AWS and our customers at the state and local level and within third party organizations. This position will achieve goals through a variety of tactics, including direct lobbying, managing consultants, leveraging AWS’s participation in key trade associations, and building coalitions that are critical to advancing AWS’s public policy and business objectives in the state and local government and education sectors. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s businesses, and interface directly with relevant business units and technology and services teams at AWS to develop and execute effective government affairs advocacy strategies to create a policy environment that promotes cloud infrastructure development.
Key job responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing government affairs advocacy objectives and public policy priorities for AWS in Ohio.
- Lead advocacy efforts on data center infrastructure operations and expansion policy, with particular focus on maintaining Ohio’s competitive position for digital infrastructure investment.
- Develop proactive stakeholder engagement and communications strategies to build state and local support and mitigate reputational risk.
- Identify and communicate potential state, local, and education public sector market segment and public policy opportunities and threats; develop enhancement or mitigation strategies and policy positions for issues affecting the AWS business; manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives.
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including state and local policymakers and executives, industry associations, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy positions.
- Leverage appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and policy organizations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants.
- Preferred location would be in Columbus, Ohio. Some travel required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and leadership, or experience managing teams
- Experience engaging on data center infrastructure, energy, land use, utility regulation, or related physical infrastructure policy at the state or local level in Ohio.
- Strong knowledge of and background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to information technology (IT) issues and policies such as cloud computing, data center siting and permitting, energy policy, data security, procurement, or taxes.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with the strongest professional reputation in the industry.
- Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, OH, Virtual Location - Ohio
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $164,800.00 - $222,900.00 USD annually
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Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific policy title and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree in a related field as the standard requirement. Generalist titles like 'Policy Coordinator' get more RFEs than 'Regulatory Affairs Analyst' or 'Legislative Policy Specialist.'
Research LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for policy-related SOC codes. Repeat LCA filers in your policy area signal genuine H-1B sponsorship history, not just willingness in theory.
Target cap-exempt employers in policy work
Universities, government-affiliated research institutes, and nonprofit policy organizations often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Cap-exempt filing means no lottery, no October 1 start date, and faster access to status if you're already in the U.S.
Align your degree field to the policy subdomain
USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-role alignment in policy petitions. A political science or public administration degree supports a general policy role, but health policy positions benefit from a public health or epidemiology credential. Mismatches invite Requests for Evidence.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter policy roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out postings from employers who list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Negotiate your start date around H-1B timing
If you're subject to the cap lottery, your earliest possible start date is October 1. Confirm your offer letter reflects this and that your employer's attorney files in early April to meet the USCIS premium processing window if needed.
H-1B Visa Policy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do policy jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most policy roles qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like public policy, political science, economics, or law. Titles with defined analytical or regulatory functions, such as policy analyst, regulatory specialist, or government affairs manager, have a stronger specialty occupation argument than broad coordinator titles.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for policy roles?
Think tanks, federal contractors, university research centers, nonprofit advocacy organizations, and large corporations with government affairs divisions are among the most active H-1B sponsors for policy work. Many of these qualify as cap-exempt institutions, which means no lottery and no October 1 start date restriction. Browse policy roles with confirmed sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
What is the H-1B specialty occupation standard for policy positions?
USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specific field. For policy roles, that means the employer's job description must connect the duties to a defined academic discipline. Broad policy titles that accept any degree raise the risk of a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect policy job seekers?
Cap-subject policy roles require lottery selection in April for an October 1 start. However, many policy employers, particularly nonprofits, universities, and government-affiliated research institutions, are cap-exempt. If you're already on H-1B status and changing policy employers, the new employer can file a transfer petition without waiting for a new lottery cycle.
What wage level should I expect on my H-1B LCA for a policy role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role, experience level, and work location. Policy roles are typically filed at DOL wage levels 2 through 4 depending on seniority and specialization. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search.