Community Relations, Bilateral Engagement, & Linguist Coordinator
Serves as a linguist and liaison for community relations and bilateral engagement initiatives supporting senior leadership in Okinawa.
The Opportunity
Serves as a linguist, subject-matter expert, and primary liaison for community relations and bilateral engagement initiatives supporting senior leadership. Plans, manages, and executes meetings and engagements with local officials, mayors, prefectural leaders, community organizations, defense associations, and civic leaders. Leads community outreach efforts by identifying and analyzing community concerns and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. Provides high-level interpretation and translation support and prepares comprehensive bilingual briefing materials, talking points, and engagement read-ahead packages. Advises on cultural considerations, diplomatic protocol, and local political dynamics, offering critical insight into factors influencing United States military operations. Supports senior leader engagements and ensures strategic alignment with regional security priorities. Contributes to the effective execution of bilateral coordination and alliance initiatives.
Requirements
You Have
- Experience in Japanese-English translation and interpretation across reading, writing, and speaking
- Knowledge of local political, community, and defense dynamics in Japan, including in a critical region
- Knowledge of regional security strategies and defense posture in a critical region
- Knowledge of United States-Japan alliance issues and bilateral coordination mechanisms
- Knowledge of agreements, including the Status of Forces Agreement
- Ability to brief senior leader audiences
- Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English through reading, writing, and speaking
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have
- Experience supporting United States military commands in Japan
- Experience engaging with Japanese government or defense organizations
- Experience supporting General Officer engagements
- Experience with local prefectural and national political structures in Japan
- Possession of excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
- Recognition awards program for exceptional performance
- Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for benefits
Additional Info
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Work Model
This position is listed as onsite. Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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