International Affairs Analyst

Aflac, Incorporated•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Requirements

Strong Japanese, JLPT N1 or equivalent
Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Superior writing ability (including translation experience) and interest in public policy
A positive, constructive attitude and determination to follow through
Bachelor's Degree International studies, finance, or a related discipline
Three years of professional job related work experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree International studies, finance or a related discipline

Responsibilities

Provides bilingual support for communication and liaison support with Aflac Japan and Aflac International Tokyo public policy teams
Works closely with Aflac International public policy team in Washington and Tokyo to produce analytical reports and analysis of public policy issues on tight deadlines
Covers and analyzes international policy events in Washington, D.C.
Conducts Japanese-language research, including news gathering and monitoring of international developments
Translates documents from Japanese to English
Provides staff support for the VP, including management of a number of projects, meeting/event planning, and extending staff support to the Company’ senior executives
Provides intellectual and logistical support for Aflac executives’ and managers' visits, including Aflac International/Aflac Incorporated/Aflac Japan executives’ visits to Washington, D.C.
Performs other duties as required

Benefits

medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
adoption and parental leave