Government Relations Specialist

About the Position

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Boeing Japan has an opportunity for a Government Relations Specialist to join the Boeing Global (BG) team. Based in Tokyo, Japan, the role will support Boeing Japan President and Executive Director, Government & Corporate Affairs to establish and implement the company's strategic vision to achieve growth.

Responsibilities

• Regularly interfaces 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.
• Identifies business development opportunities for Boeing in potential regional growth markets.
• Acts as a focal point on country and regional strategic initiatives.
• Acts as the in-house market expert and ensures the team is kept up to date with significant market intelligence and geopolitical issues.
• Supports (or leads, as appropriate) the implementation of enterprise and business initiatives.
• Supports all government relations activities.
• Assists with integration and execution of the activities of Boeing’s Japan office, including: assisting the Boeing Japan President in establishing and coordinating the office’s activities and priorities; supporting effective coordination with Boeing Global and other Boeing offices; developing and managing common office written work – products and materials.
• Supports development and implementation of Boeing’s strategies for Japan and, as appropriate, 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
• Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

About the Company

At Boeing, 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; race, color, ethnicity, 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. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers, and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026521633
• Category: Public Affairs
• Role Type: Onsite
• Post Date: Sept. 15, 2026
• Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026
• Language Requirements: Japanese Preferred
• Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance is partly a negotiable benefit for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employer is NOT willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel required within Japan, to other Asian countries, and to the USA.
• Citizenship: At least one of Japanese citizenship and US citizenship is required.