Strategic Government & Defense Liaison — Indonesia

Airbus; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 2,181,422,000 - 3,272,132,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Airbus Indonesia Nusantara is seeking a senior government and military affairs expert to align Airbus objectives with Indonesia's national security framework and strategic priorities.

The role requires high-level advisory, executive liaison with the presidential office and defense ministries, and cross-agency coordination to ensure compliant, strategic engagement with Indonesia's government and military leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior-level experience in defense forces, government service, or international strategic affairs.
• Verifiable network within the Presidential Office, the Ministry of Defense, and the Senior Command of the TNI (all three branches).
• Mastery of formal protocols and cultural nuances for engagement with high-ranking military officers and state officials.
• Ability to synthesize complex information from diverse governmental and military sources into actionable strategy.
• Proven track record of managing sensitive institutional scenarios and delivering results within an international corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Provide actionable intelligence on the political-military ecosystem and the government's cultural priorities to ensure the effective execution of the country strategy.
• Executive & Ministerial Liaison: Maintain professional relationships with the Executive Office of the President (Istana Negara) and key civil bodies, including the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), BKPM, and the Ministry of Transportation (DGCA).
• Defense Sector Engagement: Coordinate institutional dialogue with the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the KKIP (Defense Industry Policy Committee), and the high command of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) across its three branches: Army (TNI-AD), Navy (TNI-AL), and Air Force (TNI-AU).
• Extended Institutional Network: Proactively leverage and develop access to other relevant ministries and government institutions (such as Finance, Industry, or Research) to support cross-sectoral initiatives.
• Diplomatic & International Scope: Interface with Indonesian Embassies abroad to ensure consistency in the company's institutional positioning and support for national strategic interests.
• Regulatory Analysis: Monitor and analyze laws, decrees, and policies to assess their impact on aerospace and defense operations, delivering clear strategic recommendations.
• Reporting & Briefing: Prepare reports, talking points, and briefings for high-level forums, ensuring the company is positioned as a trusted partner.
• Risk & Governance: Advise on maintaining the company's reputation and ensure all institutional activities strictly adhere to global compliance and local governance standards.

Skills

Strategic intelligence

Stakeholder credibility

Reasoned advocacy

Independence & composure

Job description

PT. Airbus Indonesia Nusantara is seeking a senior government and military affairs expert to align Airbus objectives with Indonesia's national security framework and strategic priorities.

The role requires high-level advisory, executive liaison with the presidential office and defense ministries, and cross-agency coordination to ensure compliant, strategic engagement with Indonesia's government and military leadership.