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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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Align your degree to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to the analyst role. A public policy or economics degree ties cleanly to most positions, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE unless the job posting explicitly requires it.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your location and occupation. Check the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for policy analysts before you discuss compensation so you know the floor.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Policy analyst roles at these institutions let you bypass the lottery entirely, which matters if you're already approaching the end of your authorized stay.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by policy analyst roles at employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you apply only to organizations that have already committed to sponsoring this occupation.
Clarify visa support before the final interview round
Some think tanks and advocacy organizations have sponsored H-1B workers before but lack in-house immigration counsel. Ask HR whether they use outside immigration attorneys and confirm they understand the LCA filing must precede your I-129 petition submission to USCIS.
Use O*NET to document your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for policy analysts lists the typical education, tasks, and knowledge domains USCIS references when evaluating specialty occupation status. Reference this profile when preparing documentation that connects your degree to the specific duties in your offer letter.
H-1B Visa Policy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Policy Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as public policy, political science, economics, or a directly related discipline. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for that role, not just an employer preference. Vague postings that accept any bachelor's degree can draw RFEs, so the job description wording matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Policy Analyst positions?
Federal contractors, consulting firms, think tanks, universities, and large NGOs are the most consistent sponsors for policy analyst roles. Government agencies themselves generally cannot sponsor H-1B petitions directly, but contractors working on federal projects regularly do. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by role and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my policy analyst contract ends before the petition expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can transfer to a new H-1B sponsor, change status to another visa category, or prepare to depart. The grace period is triggered once per authorized validity period. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days elapse to maintain lawful status.
Can a nonprofit think tank or advocacy organization sponsor an H-1B for a Policy Analyst?
Yes, and if the organization qualifies as a nonprofit affiliated with a university or government research institution, it may be cap-exempt, meaning it can file year-round without going through the lottery. Standard nonprofits that don't meet the cap-exempt criteria are still eligible sponsors but must participate in the annual H-1B registration process in March.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Policy Analyst job offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code, experience level, and work location. Prevailing wages for policy analysts vary significantly by geography and seniority tier. You can verify the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm your employer's proposed salary meets the legal threshold.