Government Affairs Specialist

Company:

Boeing (China) Co. Ltd.

Position Overview

Boeing China Government Affairs Team is looking for a Government Affairs Specialist to join us in Beijing/Shanghai, China.

This position will support the development and deployment of Government Affairs’ strategy.

Executes integrated stakeholder engagement strategy and plans, policies and procedures. Advise the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives through business partnership.
Lead team in developing and implementing programs to advocate the Company's business interests, including the analysis of laws and regulations and coordination with government/industry officials and agencies.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with stakeholders including but not limited to customers, government, internal and external business partners, peers and team members

Position Responsibilities:

Engage local government on topics with important business interest and building constructive relationships with relevant government administrations
Act as a resource on regulatory matters regarding policy changes that affect the organization
Collaborate to prepare and organize forums and gatherings with government officials to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization
Ensure that the organization's interests are represented and protected in legislative proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures
Develop and maintain policies and programs to ensure awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues that affect the organization.
Proactively solve complex projects independently or through team engagement. Build organizational influence when interacting with various stakeholders
Accountable for research and connection with qualified industry forums/events
Facilitate government relations development to company’s projects & operations in China, by obtaining necessary permits or administrative approvals
Develop solutions to unique and complex problems through interaction and negotiations with government administration
Interpret and anticipate regulatory and policy change, providing timely analysis of their possible impacts and consultancy to business and management decisions

Required Competencies:

Analytical Thinking: Effectively collects, organizes, synthesizes, and analyzes data; summarizes findings; develops conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Communication: Using a variety of media, clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Diplomacy: Understands and navigates the concerns of others, working to achieve value added results and win-win outcomes with stakeholders.
Political Awareness: Assesses the political environment to effectively make recommendations.
Relationship Management: Effectively leverages and builds relationships with key stakeholders and communities.
Effective Execution: Highly independent in developing and managing projects and follow through for results.

Basic Qualifications:

10 years of relevant experience in government affairs or aviation industry.
Strong business acumen.
Fully understand the current regulatory practices and regulation in China.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, good command of English and Mandarin oral and written communication skills are must.
Aviation industry knowledge and experience is required.
The candidate should be a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in China.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in China.
Benefits and pay are determined by China and are not on the Boeing US payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (China)