Principal Account ExecutiveThe Amazon Web Services National Security team is seeking a Principal Account Executive to drive digital transformation initiatives for Intelligence Community customers. This strategic leadership role combines National Security and Defense mission domain expertise with technical depth in AWS cloud services and their application to IC missions, positioning the successful candidate as a strategic leader to drive large-scale, mission-critical technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives across government agencies. Based in Northern Virginia/Washington, DC area, this role requires building and maintaining executive-level relationships while leading matrixed teams delivering transformational cloud-based mission solutions that advance national security objectives.

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 ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Growth Execution

Program Management & Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

About the TeamAs a high performing sales organization, the team serves as a trusted partner to end users, agency leadership, and the policy community. We enjoy working hard, and our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness.

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We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.