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Executive Assistant, Worldwide Public Sector, WWPS Industry Sales


Company : Amazon


Location : arlington, VA


Created : 2024-10-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description The Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) team at AWS is seeking a dedicated, resourceful, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of AWS Public Sector Industry (PSI). The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Vice President, and provide calendar management, travel, expenses and project and administrative support. This role demands a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently on assignments with sound judgment. The right candidate will have a strong bias for action, ownership, and the ability to juggle many balls in the air. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is imperative. Position ideally located in Seattle, but also open to New York City. Key job responsibilities - Proactively support the PSI VPs leadership team - Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements including international impact - Organize and plan International travel, including creating and owning itineraries that can often be very complex - Organize, prioritize and handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure appropriate action is taken - Manage various other projects for the executives and company - Manage, and coordinate with, assistants throughout the team and across the company - Prepare various correspondence and documents for executives; edit and proof correspondence and documents - Open, close and manage PO process - Track and drive completion key deliverables and follow up on outstanding executive action items - Work with Finance to track goals, headcount, and budgets - Organize and drive key team and company-wide events including organization, including all hands, off-sites and team-building events About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience - Experience with executive level calendar management - Experience with domestic or international travel coordination - Experience working with large global teams Preferred Qualifications - Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company - Experience leading process improvements - Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency 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 Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.