Senior Government & Community Relations Specialist

Job Description

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

National Strategy & Engagement (NS&E), a cross-functional team within Boeing Government Operations, works to improve Boeing’s operating environment and the communities in which Boeing operates and our employees live. We accomplish this through advocacy, charitable investments, community and government relations, grassroots efforts and related activities.

As Boeing’s NS&E representative in Sacramento and Northern California, you will support the California NS&E team’s efforts to meet the needs of Boeing and the community by representing the company in the region. Specific job functions include: managing relationships with elected officials and their staff, tracking legislation, supporting Boeing PAC and political mobilization efforts, investing in strategically aligned programs with nonprofits and engaging with business trade associations on behalf of the company. Additionally, you will lead employee community engagement opportunities and support employee giving initiatives in the region. You will also serve as subject matter expert for local community issues and provide recommendations to ensure effective community engagement.

Given the significant portion of time dedicated to travel, telecommuting will be considered for this position compliant with Boeing procedures. The selected successful candidate will live in the Sacramento, CA area.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, peers, internal leaders and external partners, including government, community and nonprofit leaders
• Represent the company as directed across the region, including in public settings (e.g., legislative hearings, trade associations, Boeing-sponsored community events, etc.)
• Promote Government Operations priorities and provide subject matter expertise to NS&E California leadership and other company leaders who manage and participate in external relationships
• 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
• Support Boeing’s charitable grant process in Northern California, including executing effective proposal evaluation criteria, developing approval justifications, managing distribution process for charitable contributions and evaluating investments to ensure quantifiable results and performance to plan
• Develop and implement actionable and measurable community investment, business sponsorship and advocacy plans that align to corporate strategies and ensure effective use of company resources
• Identify how community involvement can support business objectives, and develop and implement execution plans, ensuring that all activities align to NS&E strategy and support the Boeing brand
• Build strategic cross-functional and cross-organizational partnerships to resolve problems, improve processes and achieve operational and strategic goals

This position requires detailed knowledge of and relationships with government and community leaders in California including elected officials and staff, civic and trade associations, business and nonprofit leaders and the general public. The position also requires significant cross-functional collaboration and cooperation with Government Operations staff, as well as with Communications, Human Resources, Ethics, University Relations and Boeing subsidiaries. Frequent regional travel to support events sponsored or otherwise supported by Boeing is required, as well as periodic travel outside of Northern California region to attend meetings and events. Attendance is expected at community events and functions that often occur after business hours and on weekends. Prior experience with corporate or community relations or corporate giving programs is desirable.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years' experience in Politics, Campaigns, Public affairs and/or issue advocacy
• 5+ years' experience working on State & Local public policy issues and federal, state, or local political campaigns
• Experience in corporate philanthropy, charitable giving, and/ or community engagement
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience working on grassroots advocacy programs on behalf of industry or specific programs and/or legislation
• 3+ years' communications work experience

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Additional Information:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply as soon as possible for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.