Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
• Superior writing ability and interest in Japanese public policy
• Strong Japanese, JLPT N1 or equivalent preferred
• 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
Education & Experience Required
- 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
Education & Experience Preferred
- Master's Degree International studies, finance or a related discipline
Travel
10 percent or more
Principal Duties & 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
Total Rewards
The salary range for this job is $105,000 to $125.000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.
At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including 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, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.