Highlights
In this role, you will support the attorneys on our team who advise on compliance matters related to Amazon"s public sector business worldwide, including government contracting, procurement regulations, post-government employment, political law, gift compliance, and organizational conflicts of interest across multiple jurisdictions. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and customer obsession - and we work closely with business teams, policy experts, and legal specialists across Amazon to navigate complex regulatory environments and support sustainable business growth.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Industry | Retail |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://Amazon.com/militaryroles |
Description
We are seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our Global Public Sector Legal Compliance team. In this role, you will support the attorneys on our team who advise on compliance matters related to Amazon"s public sector business worldwide, including government contracting, procurement regulations, post-government employment, political law, gift compliance, and organizational conflicts of interest across multiple jurisdictions.
Key job responsibilities
As a Compliance Specialist on the Global Public Sector Legal Compliance team, you will provide day-to-day compliance support to the attorneys advising on Amazon"s public sector business worldwide. You will draft and maintain SOPs and internal guidance, and manage compliance documentation and reporting. Your responsibilities include supporting compliance program operations across government contracting, post-government employment, political law, gift compliance, and organizational conflicts of interest. You will partner with business teams to implement compliance requirements, develop training and communications, and project manage portions of company-wide compliance initiatives. You will also perform gap analyses, track program metrics, and escalate legal issues to senior team members as appropriate.
A day in the life
You"ll start the day reviewing open compliance questions from business partners and coordinating with attorneys on time-sensitive matters. You"ll draft or update SOPs and internal guidance, prepare reporting for leadership, and respond to business inquiries on compliance topics ranging from gift disclosures to government contracting requirements. Throughout the day, you"ll balance project management responsibilities - tracking deadlines, updating documentation, and advancing compliance program workstreams - with substantive research and drafting tasks. You"ll collaborate closely with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders, adapting quickly as priorities shift in a fast-paced, global environment.
About the team
The Public Sector Legal Compliance team plays a critical role in enabling Amazon"s public sector business to operate with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations worldwide. Our team supports Amazon Web Services and other Amazon businesses serving government customers at the federal, state, local, and international levels. We are trusted advisors who deliver practical, business-oriented compliance solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and customer obsession - and we work closely with business teams, policy experts, and legal specialists across Amazon to navigate complex regulatory environments and support sustainable business growth.
About Company
At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.
Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.
It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here
Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.
It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here
Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
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