Executive Assistant, WWPS Engineering

Amazon

  • Arlington, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant (EA) who will provide comprehensive support to multiple directors within the WWPS and HCLS NAMER business, with a primary reporting relationship to the WWPS Engineering (WWPSE) Director. The WWPSE organization is an innovation flywheel within Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) accelerating public sector customer mission delivery as well as market growth for partners and AWS. WWPSE assists both top-line revenue attainment (measured by Launched Revenue) and improved productivity of our sales force (measured by cost of sales as a percentage of revenue). Its vision is to make AWS the most customer-centric public sector technology innovator, empowering customers to transform billions of lives.The ideal candidate will support senior leadership by managing defined priorities across different leadership teams. This role requires a professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility while maintaining focus on tactical execution and problem-solving. The candidate must be able to execute defined tasks and projects from start to end, handling priorities with attention to detail and professionalism, while being open to guidance and solution refinement from leadership. The ideal candidate will work effectively within our leadership ecosystem, providing administrative support to multiple directors while learning to anticipate team needs.At Amazon, we are driven by Customer Obsession, Bias for Action, Earning Trust, Delivering Results, and Learn and Be Curious. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to understanding the defined priorities of their leadership teams within the WWPS and HCLS NAMER business They will move swiftly and decisively, taking immediate action to address challenges and create opportunities to proactively react ahead of time. By maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, transparency, and integrity, the candidate will build trusted relationships across the Tech business as well as the WWPS and HCLS NAMER broader stakeholders (including the WWPS EA Team). With strong attention to detail and organizational skills, they will support business objectives by effectively managing internal requests and following established processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, handle situations professionally, and communicate clearly while being eager to learn Amazon's business culture and best practices.Key job responsibilities
  • Support primarily the WWPSE Director as well as other WWPS and HCLS NAMER directors and their leadership teams (as needed)
  • Aid in the execution and management of team activities and internal/external meetings and events
  • Help with annual operational planning processes following established procedures
  • Handle calendar management and scheduling for multiple directors
  • Collect and process expenses
  • Coordinate travel logistics following established protocols
  • Serve as a liaison between customers, senior leadership, and business stakeholders
  • Manage time-sensitive and confidential information following set guidelines
  • Track deliverables and follow up on action items
  • Directly collaborate with the WWPS and HCLS NAMER EA community, including with their Direct EAs and Lead EA
  • Maintain communication and tracking systems
  • Limited travel may be required as determined by director, with advance notification
About the team
The Worldwide Public Sector and Healthcare and Life Sciences North America (WWPS and HCLS NAMER) business is a critical segment of Amazon Web Services (AWS) dedicated to serving as a trusted partner to government, education, nonprofit, healthcare, and life sciences customers. With more than a decade of experience helping customers overcome complex challenges, we provide innovative cloud computing solutions and advanced technology services that enable mission-critical workloads and drive secure, resilient, and efficient systems. Our business provides cutting-edge cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop bespoke solutions that power transformative outcomes for every citizen, student, patient, and individual in need.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- Experience managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applicationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience with end-to-end project managementAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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