Government Affairs Specialist, Trade and Competition

Company:

Boeing International Corporation, Belgium

Job ID:

00000437624

Date Posted:

2024-09-04

Location:

BEL - Brussels, Belgium

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing is seeking an experienced Government Relations Specialist, Trade and Competition 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):

• Representing the company primarily on trade (e.g. free trade agreements, transatlantic trade developments, sanctions, supply chain) and competition matters.
• Track and analyses pending and existing legislation, news releases and public policy issues, most notably in the areas of trade and competition, 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. 
• 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
• 5+ 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 trade and competition
• 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, Member State authorities or Industry.
• Knowledge of the aerospace/airline industry

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Belgium. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in Belgium. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 5

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

MACXI5 (M03)