DESCRIPTION

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the IT industry for the Federal market? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and the AWS GovCloud (US) team is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our fast-paced organization. As a business development manager for AWS GovCloud (US), you will have exciting opportunities to grow and expand the AWS GovCloud (US) customer and partner-base across US Federal and regulated industry markets. In this role, you will be focused on identifying capabilities that address problem sets germane to AWS GovCloud (US) customers in Aerospace and Defense, and building/executing go to market campaigns and that drive out-year growth for the region.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cloud computing; possess a background in business development; and have proven results with influencing product management and introducing a product into new markets. Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the skill-set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs. Success requires the ability to formulate and manage a broad coalition of cross functional teams, set and drive performance goals.

Candidates are expected to have the ability to write and convey compelling customer value propositions and business case/financial proposals. Through your work across AWS, you will be responsible for driving out-year top line revenue growth, supporting strategic customer and partner relationships for the region, and overall adoption of AWS GovCloud (US).

Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. Business Development Manager, AWS GovCloud (US) — Aerospace and Defense, you will:
• Research, identify and develop strategies to expand business in untapped solution areas for Aerospace and Defense customers the AWS GovCloud (US) region; including creation of new capabilities and solution sets to meet customer requirements and address emerging trends. Primary focus is the Aerospace and Defense segment, but candidate should be able to identify opportunities to scale capabilities across multiple market verticals (e.g. DoD, regulated industries).
• Work with cross functional teams (sales, solutions architecture, product engineering, etc.) to validate customer requirements, perform feasibility studies and proofs of concept, and define and drive pathways to production adoption.
• Identify specific customer segments, industry verticals and partner markets to approach with targeted value propositions and business case proposals leveraging the AWS GovCloud (US) region. Work with the AWS capture, sales and partner development teams to introduce the AWS GovCloud (US) region to customers and partners.
• Research and develop business cases to support detailed product feature requests in the AWS GovCloud (US) region.
• Define, develop and manage GovCloud-focused AWS programs and initiatives tailored to the Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Collect, create, and manage the creation of sales and marketing collateral to facilitate the business development process.
• Monitor customer onboarding and adoption; develop approaches to increase adoption, revenue growth rates and workload retention rates of AWS GovCloud (US).

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen.

About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Qualified candidates will possess 7+ years of a combination of business development, sales, and/or product management experience, specifically for solutions focused on Aerospace and Defense.
– Experience with FedRAMP and other compliance/security regimes germane to Aerospace and Defense (e.g. CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, DOD SRG, FIPS).
– Bachelor’s degree is required
– Ownership oriented; ability to internalize goals and create and execute appropriate action plans.
– Strong presentation, verbal communication, written skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross functional audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– MBA preferred.
– Strong technical competency in the areas of cloud computing, web services and enterprise software.
– Experience working within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), federal system integrator or enterprise software development industry.
– Business Development, Capture, Technical Program Management and/or Executive Sales experience.
– Strong organizational skills and attention-to-detail along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize well in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
– Strong analytical orientation; comfort using databases/analytical tools and making data-based decisions.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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