Amazon

Program Execution Manager, Subcontracts, Global National Security Programs

Amazon$147K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional or military experience
  • 5+ years in program management or metrics-driven decision making
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proven experience in developing influence strategies at organizational levels
  • Experience managing cross-functional team programs
  • Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Manage subcontractor operations across a large, complex program
  • Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with deliverables
  • Develop and maintain program documentation and management plans
  • Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractor leadership for alignment
  • Lead program reviews and stakeholder engagement for transparency
  • Evaluate and improve processes, leveraging lessons learned and exploring automation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Are you ready to make a direct impact on national security through the power of cloud technology? The AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) is seeking a driven and experienced Program Execution Manager to help lead mission-critical cloud programs in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of innovative technology and the nation's most important missions.

Based in Northern Virginia, you will join an elite team of program management and technical professionals delivering secure, scalable, and mission-driven cloud solutions for our national security customers. You'll partner directly with business leaders and government stakeholders to drive program execution, align priorities, and deliver outcomes that matter.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in cloud computing, national security mission requirements, and large-scale program management - and knows how to translate complex technical and operational challenges into clear, actionable results. You are equally at home collaborating with engineers as you are briefing senior government executives.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

What You'll Do
• Manage subcontractor operations across a large, complex program - ensuring seamless integration with prime contract requirements, program milestones, and delivery timelines
• Oversee subcontractor performance, deliverable compliance, and cost/schedule tracking, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Develop and maintain program frameworks and documentation - including subcontractor management plans, escalation paths, and accountability structures
• Coordinate across internal teams and subcontractor leadership to maintain strategic alignment and drive execution throughout the program lifecycle
• Lead program reviews and stakeholder engagements to ensure transparency, clear action items, and continuous improvement across all parties
• Evaluate and improve processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms - embedding lessons learned and exploring AI/automation to streamline operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of professional or military experience

- 5+ years of in program management, workforce strategy development, or metrics-driven decision making experience

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences

- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations

- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling workforce development programs across large-scale operations, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions

- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams

- PMP certificate

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.

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Amazon Careers

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