Amazon

Manager, Economic Development Policy

Amazon$138K — $187K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy)
  • 8+ years experience in economic development, site selection, or real estate
  • Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)
  • Leadership experience in industry associations or coalitions
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate at corporate and political levels
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills, including AI proficiency
  • Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory proposals

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders on infrastructure and site expansion plans
  • Support site selection processes, including due diligence and project approvals
  • Develop workforce and public/private partnership opportunities
  • Craft agreements and partnerships for projects
  • Manage relationships with economic development organizations
  • Oversee external counsel and professional service providers
  • Travel as necessary to fulfill job duties

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
Full Job Description
Amazon's Economic Development Policy (EDP) team seeks an experienced professional to support investments in the Americas. This position is based in Seattle. Travel will be required.

We are looking for an experienced economic development professional to support our rapidly growing business operations and real estate footprint in North America. As a manager in this role, you will be responsible for engaging with state and local economic development, planning, transportation, transit, permitting and enforcement agencies to expand our physical footprint and support new and existing investments. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders on new infrastructure locations and site expansion plans.
• Support the site selection process, including due diligence, permitting, and project approvals.
• Develop workforce and public/private partnership opportunities.
• Craft agreements and partnerships to support projects and local communities.
• Manage relationships with economic development organizations and community stakeholders.
• Oversee outside counsel, developers, and other professional service providers.
• An ability and desire to travel is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)

- 8+ years of experience in government, intergovernmental organizations, or private sector focused on economic development, site selection and real estate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in economic development, including site selection and permitting infrastructure

- Leadership experience in industry associations or coalitions.

- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate at high corporate and political levels.

- Strong ethical conduct and professional reputation.

- Exceptional research and analytical skills.

- Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory proposals.

- Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills, including proficient in AI.

- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

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 - 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually

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