Program Execution Manager, WWPS/Global National Security Programs

About the Role

Join the AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) as a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical cloud programs supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Based in Herndon, Virginia, you will work with an elite team delivering secure, scalable, and mission-driven cloud solutions. This role requires a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate program processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and embed lessons learned into standard operating practices.
• Develop and maintain program documentation to ensure consistency and clarity across all stakeholders.
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision-making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures.
• Coordinate across diverse teams—sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and software development—to maintain strategic alignment and drive accountability.
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are clearly documented and actioned across teams.
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trusted relationships, foster open communication, and ensure program transparency.
• Champion innovation by exploring AI and automation opportunities to streamline recurring tasks.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences.
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, APM, CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2).
• Experience managing or supporting Federal Government contracts and procurement frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and technologies.
• Experience managing programs with cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.

About the Team

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from non-traditional career paths to apply. The team thrives on curiosity, connection, and inclusion, with employee-led affinity groups and events fostering collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Pay

Base salary range: $147,900.00 - $200,100.00 USD annually (location: Herndon, VA). Final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location.