Sr International Affairs Analyst

Aflac, Incorporated•Washington, DC

6d•$105,000 - $125,000•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. Worker Designation – This role is an onsite role. You will be required to work in Washington, DC during your set working schedule.

Requirements

Superior writing ability and interest in Japanese public policy
Strong PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel spreadsheet skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Strong curiosity in relevant subject matters and drive to learn and succeed
A positive, constructive attitude and determination to follow through
Bachelor's Degree International studies, finance, or a related discipline
Five years of professional job-related work experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Strong Japanese, JLPT N1 or equivalent preferred
Master's Degree International studies, finance or a related discipline

Responsibilities

Produces high-quality, easy-to-read analytical reports and analysis of public policy issues on tight deadlines
Covers and analyzes international policy events in Washington, D.C.
Covers and analyzes meetings internationally (with Japan as well as Asia, Europe, etc.), including at times early morning or evening meetings
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
Conducts Japanese-language research, including news gathering and monitoring of international developments
Translates documents from Japanese to English
In principle, works in office 4 days a week
Provides bilingual support for communication and liaison support
Performs other duties as required

Benefits

medical, dental, and 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
an opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO
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