Senior Manager - EU Government Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking an experienced EU Government Affairs senior manager 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, experienced and engaged professional to serve as a valuable contributor toward our legislative and regulatory goals. This position will report into the Vice President of Government Affairs EU and NATO.

This position requires detailed knowledge of the EU and Transatlantic policy landscape, ideally with experience working on EU-US, trade policy, and defence related issues The successful candidate will have a passion for working with others and an enthusiasm for the aerospace and defence industry.

Position responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Track and analyse pending and existing legislation, news releases and public policy issues, most notably in the areas of Transatlantic relations, trade, and defence, 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.
• 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. 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.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A successful track record of working on complex policy issues in areas such as Transatlantic relations, Trade, and Defence in Brussels.
• Deep understanding of how the European Institutions work, with an existing and trusted network across the institutions, associations and think tanks.
• Experience navigating a large and complex organization and a strong record of being a team player.
• A global mindset and strong geopolitical acumen.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor's degree or higher).
• Extensive experience working in Government Affairs or a Governmental Organization, focused on EU Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Significant experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
• Preferably in (but not limited to): Global corporation, consulting firm, global regulator, an Embassy, or Government Affairs office.
• Strong passion for politics, public policy, political science, and innovative partnerships.

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brussels. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the EU. 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. This position does not have relocation approval.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Belgium)

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.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. 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.