Government Relations Specialist - Tokyo

About the role

Boeing Japan is looking for a Government Relations Specialist to join the Boeing Global (BG) team, reporting to the Executive Director, Government & Corporate Affairs. The role supports the establishment and implementation of the company's strategic vision for growth, working with business units, national and local governments, suppliers, subsidiaries and joint ventures. The position is locally hired, with benefits and pay set at the local level.

Key responsibilities

• Interface regularly with Boeing business units to build an integrated approach to business, campaigns and partnerships
• Develop and strengthen relationships with all related stakeholders
• Identify business development opportunities in potential regional growth markets
• Act as focal point for country and regional strategic initiatives and as in-house market expert, keeping the team informed on market intelligence and geopolitical issues
• Support or lead the implementation of enterprise and business initiatives, and support all government relations activities
• Assist the Boeing Japan President in coordinating the office's activities and priorities, and develop and manage common office written products and materials
• Support the development and implementation of Boeing's strategies for Japan and, where appropriate, market development initiatives

Required profile

• At least 10-15 years of experience in a similar role in a regulated industry or a governmental entity
• Native-level written and spoken Japanese, and excellent written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel, expected to exceed no more than 20% of the time, including to other Asian countries and the USA
• At least one of Japanese or US citizenship
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in budget formulation and execution for the National Diet or local government bodies, and evidence of successful interactions with diet members or governmental entities
• Prior experience at a Fortune 500 company (or equivalent)
• Business acumen, research and analysis skills, and ability to navigate a complex matrixed organization

Domestic relocation assistance is partly negotiable; the employer will not sponsor employment visas and the position is not contingent on a program award.