Manager, Public Policy
Amazon · Washington, DC · Public Policy
manager
software engineering
Engineering Manager
hybrid
· Posted Apr 21, 2026
$138,500 – $187,300
USD per year
About this role
Amazon is hiring a manager-level Engineering Manager in the software engineering function based in Washington, DC. Compensation is listed at $138,500–$187,300 per year.
- Role
- Engineering Manager
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- manager
- Track
- hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Department
- Public Policy
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersAmazon is seeking a Manager, Public Policy to develop and execute the company's federal tax public policy efforts.
You will be responsible for developing and executing public policy and advocacy priorities on issues related to federal tax policy. Responsibilities will include working before relevant executive branch agencies and Congress. You will also coordinate advocacy work on these issues with consultants, trade associations, and other relevant stakeholder groups.
You will work collaboratively and transparently with the Amazon tax team to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. You will assess and communicate potential government activities, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives.
Key job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively and transparently with the Public Policy team, the business, and legal department to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals
- Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and initiatives in concert with business objectives
- Anticipate challenges and obstacles that Amazon could face as the public policy landscape evolves
- Participate in relevant Washington-based industry associations
- Ensure effective use of outside consultants
- Facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including Congressional, regulatory, industry association, and partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy priorities
You will be responsible for developing and executing public policy and advocacy priorities on issues related to federal tax policy. Responsibilities will include working before relevant executive branch agencies and Congress. You will also coordinate advocacy work on these issues with consultants, trade associations, and other relevant stakeholder groups.
You will work collaboratively and transparently with the Amazon tax team to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. You will assess and communicate potential government activities, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives.
Key job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively and transparently with the Public Policy team, the business, and legal department to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals
- Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and initiatives in concert with business objectives
- Anticipate challenges and obstacles that Amazon could face as the public policy landscape evolves
- Participate in relevant Washington-based industry associations
- Ensure effective use of outside consultants
- Facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including Congressional, regulatory, industry association, and partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy priorities
Basic Qualifications
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