Description
We are seeking a Government Relations Specialist to join our team in Tokyo, Japan. As a Government Relations Specialist, you will report to the Executive Director, Government & Corporate Affairs and play a critical role in supporting the Boeing Japan President and Executive Director to establish and implement the company's strategic vision to achieve growth.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with Boeing business units to enable an integrated approach to business, knowledge of key business, campaigns, and partnership activities
- Develop and strengthen relationships with all related stakeholders
- Identify business development opportunities for Boeing in potential regional growth markets
- Act as focal on country and regional strategic initiatives
- Act as the in-house market expert and ensure the team is kept up to date with significant market intelligence and geopolitical issues
- Support the implementation of enterprise and business initiatives
- Support all government relations activities
- Assist with integration and execution of the activities of Boeing's Japan office
- Support development and implementation of Boeing's strategies for Japan and market development initiatives
Requirements:
- At least 10-15 years of experience in a similar role in a regulated industry or a governmental entity
- Native level of written and spoken Japanese
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Willing to travel as required, expected to exceed not more than 20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in budget formulation and execution for the National Diet or local government bodies
- Evidence of successful interactions with diet members and/or governmental entities
- Prior experience at a Fortune 500 company (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to identify business opportunities
- Demonstrable ability to conduct research, analyze materials, and prepare concise reports on findings
- Demonstrable ability to successfully navigate a complex and matrixed organization structure
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills