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Senior Business Development - Treasury and Retirement Systems, US SLG


Company : Amazon


Location : Chicago, IL


Created : 2025-12-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DescriptionApplication deadline: Dec 17, 2025 Amazon Web Services (AWS) U.S. State and Local Government team is leading a new paradigm shift in treasury operations and retirement administration by leveraging cloud to increase security and resilience, fuel innovation, and amplify customer experience. The Finance, Administration, Cybersecurity, & Tax (FACT) Vertical team is seeking a highly qualified individual with direct experience in helping treasury and retirement administrators and technologists achieve their digital transformation goals. In this role, you will help state and local government agencies build next generation systems and solutions. You will identify opportunities to introduce the AWS cloud to transform how services are provided, improve reliability and security, and accelerate innovation. You will lead short- and long-term strategy, initiatives, and implementation efforts and work directly with treasury and retirement authorities, including Commissioners, Directors, CIOs, and CISOs, as well as technology partners. You will dive deep into business challenges, propose solutions, and facilitate technical discussions in a fast-paced, demanding environment. A successful candidate demonstrates an ability to earn trust, take ownership, and deliver results. Key job responsibilities - Serve as a highly knowledgeable and credible expert in treasury and retirement administration with ability and passion to discuss modernizing systems that achieve efficiencies, improve insights, and transform customer experience. - Identify business trends and industry challenges to develop vertical strategy and transformational solutions to help customers accelerate cloud adoption. - Cultivate and nurture relationships with executive business and IT leaders, and AWS partners. - Work with internal teams and partners to build solutions, programs, and frameworks that help tax authorities modernize and digitally transform their systems. - Support customersu2019 journey working with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders to achieve customersu2019 strategic goals. - Identify gaps in solutions and influence joint AWS and partner solution development. - Analyze and report on market trends and performance KPIs. - Provide thought leadership through presentations, white papers, blogs, and social media to capture customer mindshare. - Travel 30% to 40% and work autonomously. About the team You will be part of the Finance, Administration, Cybersecurity, & Tax (FACT) Vertical team, reporting to the FACT leader. We are a team of business development and domain experts who bring business context to customer and partner engagements. The FACT team supports SLG and EDU customers administering tax, unemployment insurance, retirement and employee benefits, insurance, licensing, and back-office operations including HR, payroll, purchasing, and finance. Our team has a ton of hard-won expertise in the mission of government. We are customer-centric, strategic thinkers, and consummate problem solvers. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s 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 AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.Basic Qualifications- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience - 5+ years of professional or military experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level - Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedulesPreferred Qualifications- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Companyu2019s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles, your Amazon package will include listed sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . Colorado $147,900 - $200,100 annually National $133,200 - $220,200 annually