Public Affairs and Government Relations Specialist (Ukraine)

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Boeing’s Poland and Ukraine Government Affairs team is based in Warsaw, Poland. Its function is to understand and influence public policy and the political landscape in Poland and Ukraine.

Working closely with colleagues in the EU and internationally, the position covers a very large portfolio of policy issues of significant importance to Boeing, across Boeing’s business divisions (including commercial, defense, and services), including but not limited to:

• Defense, Security, and Space

• Environment and sustainability

• Aviation and Aerospace industry

• Trade

• Party Politics

Position Responsibilities:

The applicant will be expected to support and be familiar with all the issues in the Ukraine Government Affairs portfolio and to deputize for the Managing Director/Country Leader, Ukraine. Responsibilities will focus on:

• Monitoring market, industry, and industry association strategies and evaluating current and potential implications for Boeings business interests.

• Consulting with the Country Leader and Regional Government Operations team on the development of overall company positions to provide government relations guidance and incorporate local/regional/national requirements into lobbying prioritization.

• Collaborating with Boeing business units (commercial, defense, and services) and relevant functions (e.g., Enterprise Sustainability, Engineering) to understand and help advance their strategies, goals, and business activities.

• Developing and maintaining relations with government officials and political stakeholders to build stable contacts and develop positive perceptions and reputation of Boeing.

• Providing high-value intelligence on political dynamics of interest to Boeing.

• Facilitating advocacy for company positions regarding pending and/or proposed legislation/regulations in consultation with subject matter experts, internal and external stakeholders (e.g., government organizations, customers, coalitions, unions, associations) for desired results.

• Tracking and analyzing pending and existing legislation, news releases, and public policy issues in the areas of aviation environmental policies, national climate policies, and the wider ESG space.

• Coordinating enterprise projects and company events with the government.

• Consulting with executive management on strategy related to the company (e.g., telecommunications, transportation, trade, labor laws) and advising and/or providing information to government officials regarding the impact of government activities.

• Developing strategies for establishing and maintaining relationships with external entities (e.g., government organizations, business associations, unions) by networking, sharing information, and identifying areas of mutual interest.

Please note, the role will require frequent evening work during the week (e.g., representing Boeing at dinners) and the occasional weekend (e.g., airshows). The applicant must be prepared to occasionally travel within the country, as well as internationally, including to the US (Seattle and Washington DC) and Brussels for up to two weeks at a time.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Ukrainian.

• Excellent English, written and spoken. Any additional language is a plus.

• Superb communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in interacting and managing internal and external stakeholders within a business and government context.

• Experience representing business or government stakeholders to various groups and organizations.

• Successful interactions with governmental entities at all levels.

• Experience developing and working with complex policies in an international matrix organization and government.

• Understanding of international and national defense and security strategic context.

• Ability to connect and network with stakeholders of all levels.

• Ability to apply discretion.

• Ability to successfully navigate a complex and matrixed organization structure.

• Ability and interest to complete and conduct market research as needed.

• Industry experience and/or interest in aviation are a plus

Relocation:

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

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; 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.

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