Public Affairs and Government Relations Specialist

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Boeing is seeking an experienced **Public Affairs and Government Relations Specialist, Defense** to join our Government Affairs team in Brussels, Belgium. This team contributes to public policy development for the Company and is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and engaged professional to serve as a valuable contributor toward our legislative and regulatory goals.

**Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to)**:

- Track and analyses pending and existing legislation, news releases and public policy issues, most notably in the areas of **security and** **defense**, assessing potential impacts to Boeing, its customers, suppliers, competitors, and the wider aerospace sector. As new topics and opportunities arise, the portfolio of dossiers to cover may shift and grow.
- Influence decision makers and stakeholders by providing information related to issues, communicating effects and providing recommendations in order to best represent the interests of the company.
- Develop and nurture relationships with external institutional stakeholders, including government organizations, customer and supplier coalitions, business associations, and policy-oriented think tanks. Identify areas of mutual interest and strengthen the company position through a joint sphere of influence.
- Collaborate with Boeing business units and relevant functions to understand their strategies, goals, and business activities. Develop government affairs engagement plans to advance these activities in the EU. Bring business development mindset to translate policy into marketable business opportunities.
- Partner with government affairs colleagues in EU member states to develop and advance a common, pan-European policy agenda where useful. Coordinate with Boeing Government Operations teams in the US and internationally to ensure alignment.
- Draft reports, presentations, read-ahead documents and memos supporting meetings and events for senior leaders at The Boeing Company.
- Assist with visits by government and other high-profile institutional stakeholders.

**Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.**

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)**:

- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8+ years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience of developing and working on complex policy issues in the area of security and defense
- Experience of working with and/or within government
- Deep understanding of how the European Institutions work
- Excellent written and verbal communication ability in English

**Preferred Qualifications **(Desired Skills/Experience)**:

- Master’s degree or higher
- Experience in government or government relations, preferably in (but not limited to): European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, NATO, EDA, Member State authorities or Industry.
- Knowledge of the aerospace/airline industry
- Knowledge of NATO and NATO-related institutional stakeholders
- Business development experience

**Typical Education**:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of education and experience

**Relocation**:
**Export Control Requirements**:Not an export control position
**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

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