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Public Policy Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or a related field. Employers in government affairs, think tanks, nonprofits, and corporations all file H-1B petitions for this title, with no lottery exemption and standard two-to-three-year initial status.
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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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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct nexus between your degree field and the role. A public policy, political science, or public administration degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree needs employer documentation showing why that field is standard for this position.
Target employers with government affairs functions
Corporations with dedicated government affairs or regulatory teams file H-1B petitions more consistently than advocacy nonprofits. Prioritize companies in regulated industries like energy, healthcare, and finance, where in-house policy work is a core business function.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Public Policy Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history, so you're only spending time on companies that have actually sponsored this job title before.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-1031 before salary discussions so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Clarify cap-exempt status with policy employers
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery. If a think tank or university policy center is hiring, confirm their cap-exempt status during the offer stage.
Build a policy portfolio that documents specialty
USCIS RFEs on policy roles often challenge whether the position genuinely requires a specialized degree. Maintain work samples showing technical regulatory analysis, legislative drafting, or agency rulemaking work that a generalist couldn't produce.
H-1B Visa Public Policy Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Policy Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as public policy, political science, law, or public administration. Roles that accept any degree or treat the degree as a preference rather than a requirement can draw USCIS scrutiny. Employers should document why the position's complexity demands that specific field of study.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Public Policy Manager positions?
Corporations with government affairs or regulatory departments, national trade associations, think tanks, healthcare systems, energy companies, and financial institutions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. You can browse Public Policy Manager roles filtered by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on actual LCA disclosures rather than self-reported sponsorship willingness.
Can a Public Policy Manager role be placed in H-1B cap-exempt status?
It depends on the employer, not the role. Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education, and government research institutions are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. A policy manager position at a qualifying nonprofit think tank or university research center can be filed outside the annual lottery, which significantly reduces placement risk for candidates seeking this type of role.
What happens to my H-1B status if my policy role is eliminated during a restructuring?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to secure a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During that window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once USCIS receives it. The grace period is a single continuous period, not resettable within the same H-1B validity span.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for Public Policy Manager roles?
Every H-1B petition requires a certified Labor Condition Application confirming your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. The wage level depends on experience and job duties, with Level I applying to entry-level and Level III or IV to senior or specialized positions. You can verify the applicable wage range using the OFLC Wage Search tool before finalizing any offer.