AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to serve as support to our Data Center Project Engineers. Ideal candidates will partner with multiple Data Center Project Engineers to handle administrative tasks freeing up their time to focus on organizational goals. A quick thinker, your flexibility and adaptability are key to constantly changing demands and priorities. You will frequently find yourself in the center of everything that happens on the team. You are pivotal to the success of a well-run, efficient, productive and happy team.

In this role, you will wear many hats! Administrative Assistants perform an array of administrative functions critical to running an organization efficiently. You will strategically manage your Data Center Project Engineer's Administration tasks of:

• Badge requests and vendor on-boarding
• Project input requests
• Project funding submission, Vendor Purchase Requests and Orders
• Changes to the Risk Assessment, Method of Procedure templates, etc.
• Change Management Approvals and schedule coordination
• Managing of scopes of work
• Track delivery of material with the Power and Cooling Supply team
• Coordinate plans for internal equipment transfers
• IT equipment procurement
• Team wiki updates
• Travel arrangements
• Update Playbook
• Update status at the managers’ request
• Misc. project support for new hires Closeout documents (Agile, daily scans, Quality Control, etc.)
• Manage requests for access
• Standard Working Hours: Monday-Friday from 6:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and Amaze Con (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

About the team
Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) is a project management team that manages construction activity within operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with infrastructure improvements to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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 and Career Growth:

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work 40 hours/week. Must be able to work 10 hour shifts as needed and able to start May 2025
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Word, Excel and Outlook required with 1+ years of experience with Share Point (or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with planning and time management
• 1+ years of experience in construction, or data center environments
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Amazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, VA, Manassas - 20.00 - 29.00 USD hourly