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DESCRIPTION
AWS is building data center infrastructure to support our digital way of life, and the public conversation around that growth — power demand, grid reliability, and water use, — is increasingly shaped by regulators, policymakers, elected officials, and community stakeholders. The Energy & Water team is looking for a Senior Manager in Public Affairs, to lead how we engage in that conversation.
In this role you bring a public affairs lens to energy and water: you understand industry trends and the regulatory landscape, you engage with the right internal and external stakeholders, and translate that understanding into the right messaging, You are the expert who shows up, engages authentically with community members, organizations, public officials, builds lasting relationships , and contributes to an informed, transparent, and productive public dialogue. You will be one of a small cohort of 3–4 regional representatives who collectively own how the Energy & Water team builds public engagement, in coordination with our policy, legal, community, comms, and economic development partners.
Position includes up to ~25-30% travel
Key job responsibilities
Public Representation:
Represent Energy & Water in public and community settings — open houses, boot camps, hearings, and stakeholder forums— building trusted relationships with officials, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Engage with regulatory bodies, agency staff, elected officials, and policy stakeholders alongside our Public Policy and Legal teams, representing the Energy & Water perspective accurately and with sound judgment.
Field live questions about energy sourcing, power demand, grid impact, water use, wastewater — including detailed questions from engaged community members and advocacy groups
Engage authentically on energy and water topics in real time — accurately representing Amazon's approach and genuinely addressing community questions
Energy and Water Messaging and Content Ownership:
In this role you bring a public affairs lens to energy and water: you understand industry and energy-sector trends and the regulatory landscape, you engage credibly with regulatory bodies and policy audiences, and you translate that understanding into the right messaging, delivered in the right tone, to the right stakeholders.
Develop and maintain talking points, FAQs, and Q&A guidance on energy and water topics for use by the broader team, Comms, and cross-functional partners
Provide the energy and water subject matter foundation to develop materials and translate complex topics into channel-specific formats
Serve as a key resource when the team needs to respond quickly to emerging topics or prepare a spokesperson
Cross-Functional & Team Support:
Serve as the Energy & Water liaison to Public Policy, Legal, Community Engagement, and Economic Development partner teams, aligning on messaging, sequencing, and tone before positions reach external audiences
Work closely with the External Engagement team to ensure E&W subject matter is well-represented in event programming
Coordinate with Water and Energy SMEs to stay current on technical data (FAQ maintenance, approved stats, updated infrastructure positions)
Support regional leads and the broader team with ad hoc communications needs — presentations, talking points for senior stakeholders, positioning for emerging issues
Drive negotiations and agreements to support community benefit energy and water projects as needed
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience; ideally related with energy, water, environmental, or associated infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of at least one of: energy (utility, interconnection, rate policy) or water (sourcing, treatment, sustainability); familiarity with both strongly preferred
- Experience in or alongside a public affairs, communications, or government/community relations function
- Demonstrated experience representing an organization publicly in live, high-visibility settings — community meetings, public hearings, stakeholder forums, or equivalent
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you write crisp, you speak with authority, and you know when to be direct and when to listen
- Comfort with ambiguity, evolving facts, and situations where you are not the decision-maker but are the face in the room
- Experience communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with large scale infrastructure
- Background in both energy and water disciplines
- Working knowledge of the energy and/or water regulatory landscape (e.g., utility regulation, interconnection, rate and reliability policy, water sourcing and permitting).
- Experience in regulated utility environments, state/local government, or environmental consulting
- Familiarity with data center infrastructure, land development, or community permitting processes
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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS is building data center infrastructure to support our digital way of life, and the public conversation around that growth — power demand, grid reliability, and water use, — is increasingly shaped by regulators, policymakers, elected officials, and community stakeholders. The Energy & Water team is looking for a Senior Manager in Public Affairs, to lead how we engage in that conversation.
In this role you bring a public affairs lens to energy and water: you understand industry trends and the regulatory landscape, you engage with the right internal and external stakeholders, and translate that understanding into the right messaging, You are the expert who shows up, engages authentically with community members, organizations, public officials, builds lasting relationships , and contributes to an informed, transparent, and productive public dialogue. You will be one of a small cohort of 3–4 regional representatives who collectively own how the Energy & Water team builds public engagement, in coordination with our policy, legal, community, comms, and economic development partners.
Position includes up to ~25-30% travel
Key job responsibilities
Public Representation:
Represent Energy & Water in public and community settings — open houses, boot camps, hearings, and stakeholder forums— building trusted relationships with officials, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Engage with regulatory bodies, agency staff, elected officials, and policy stakeholders alongside our Public Policy and Legal teams, representing the Energy & Water perspective accurately and with sound judgment.
Field live questions about energy sourcing, power demand, grid impact, water use, wastewater — including detailed questions from engaged community members and advocacy groups
Engage authentically on energy and water topics in real time — accurately representing Amazon's approach and genuinely addressing community questions
Energy and Water Messaging and Content Ownership:
In this role you bring a public affairs lens to energy and water: you understand industry and energy-sector trends and the regulatory landscape, you engage credibly with regulatory bodies and policy audiences, and you translate that understanding into the right messaging, delivered in the right tone, to the right stakeholders.
Develop and maintain talking points, FAQs, and Q&A guidance on energy and water topics for use by the broader team, Comms, and cross-functional partners
Provide the energy and water subject matter foundation to develop materials and translate complex topics into channel-specific formats
Serve as a key resource when the team needs to respond quickly to emerging topics or prepare a spokesperson
Cross-Functional & Team Support:
Serve as the Energy & Water liaison to Public Policy, Legal, Community Engagement, and Economic Development partner teams, aligning on messaging, sequencing, and tone before positions reach external audiences
Work closely with the External Engagement team to ensure E&W subject matter is well-represented in event programming
Coordinate with Water and Energy SMEs to stay current on technical data (FAQ maintenance, approved stats, updated infrastructure positions)
Support regional leads and the broader team with ad hoc communications needs — presentations, talking points for senior stakeholders, positioning for emerging issues
Drive negotiations and agreements to support community benefit energy and water projects as needed
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience; ideally related with energy, water, environmental, or associated infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of at least one of: energy (utility, interconnection, rate policy) or water (sourcing, treatment, sustainability); familiarity with both strongly preferred
- Experience in or alongside a public affairs, communications, or government/community relations function
- Demonstrated experience representing an organization publicly in live, high-visibility settings — community meetings, public hearings, stakeholder forums, or equivalent
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you write crisp, you speak with authority, and you know when to be direct and when to listen
- Comfort with ambiguity, evolving facts, and situations where you are not the decision-maker but are the face in the room
- Experience communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with large scale infrastructure
- Background in both energy and water disciplines
- Working knowledge of the energy and/or water regulatory landscape (e.g., utility regulation, interconnection, rate and reliability policy, water sourcing and permitting).
- Experience in regulated utility environments, state/local government, or environmental consulting
- Familiarity with data center infrastructure, land development, or community permitting processes
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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Google13
- Meta11
- Burson Global7B
- Humana6
- Walmart4
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public affairs consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field
- Experience with government relations, lobbying, or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level
- Strong written communication skills including policy briefs, testimony, and stakeholder correspondence
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with elected officials or agency staff
- Familiarity with legislative tracking tools and public comment or rulemaking processes
- Experience developing coalition-building or advocacy campaign strategies for clients or organizations
Tips for Your Public Affairs Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to policy context
Public affairs employers want to see the specific policy areas you've worked in, such as healthcare regulation, environmental policy, or telecommunications. Name the agencies, coalitions, or legislative bodies you've engaged with rather than describing responsibilities in general terms.
Lead with measurable advocacy outcomes
Hiring managers in public affairs weigh results heavily. Quantify your wins where you can, whether that's a bill advanced, a coalition built to a specific size, or a campaign that shifted a regulatory outcome. Vague impact language will cost you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public affairs consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations with active policy agendas
Focus your search on employers who are actively lobbying, filing public comments, or engaging in regulatory proceedings. Trade associations, advocacy nonprofits, and companies navigating new legislation hire public affairs consultants more urgently than those in stable regulatory environments.
Prepare a policy brief or writing sample
Many public affairs interviews include a written exercise or request work samples. Have a one-page policy brief, a stakeholder memo, or a regulatory comment letter ready to submit. Generic writing samples from unrelated fields won't demonstrate the specific communication skills this role demands.
Negotiate scope alongside title and pay
In public affairs consulting, your portfolio of issue areas and client accounts shapes long-term career trajectory more than starting title. When you get an offer, ask which policy areas you'll own and whether you'll have direct client or agency contact from day one.
Public Affairs Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public affairs consultants?
The most active employers for public affairs consultants right now are Google, Meta, and Burson Global, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate around organizations with active legislative or regulatory priorities at the federal and state levels.
How many public affairs consultant jobs are remote?
About 80% of public affairs consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Research, writing-heavy, and digital advocacy roles tend to offer more remote flexibility, while positions requiring direct lobbying presence, coalition management, or regular government meetings are more likely to require in-person work.
How do you become a public affairs consultant?
Most public affairs consultants start with a degree in political science, public policy, or communications, then build experience through government staff roles, advocacy organizations, trade associations, or public affairs agencies. Developing a specialization in a specific policy area, such as healthcare or energy, strengthens your candidacy. Direct relationships with agency staff or legislators are often what differentiate senior candidates from junior ones.
Can you get a public affairs consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level public affairs roles exist, but they typically require some demonstrated exposure to policy or advocacy work. Internships with congressional offices, state agencies, nonprofit advocacy groups, or trade associations are the most common path in. Strong writing samples and a clear understanding of a specific policy area can offset a short work history when competing for junior consultant positions.
What does the public affairs consultant interview process look like?
The process typically starts with an initial screening focused on your policy background and communication style, followed by one or two rounds covering issue knowledge, stakeholder management scenarios, and past campaign or advocacy work. Many employers include a written exercise, such as drafting a policy memo or response to a regulatory development, to assess how you communicate under realistic conditions.
Where can I find and apply to public affairs consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to public affairs consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your policy background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing. The search covers openings at agencies, associations, corporations, and consulting firms across all major policy areas.
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