Associate Director, Public Affairs for Defense (Onsite)

RTX • Arlington, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Communications Team team: RTX is seeking a skilled and strategic Associate Director of Public Affairs for Defense to help shape and execute communications strategies that support RTX's defense policy and business objectives. In this role, you will collaborate across teams to develop and implement advocacy initiatives, thought leadership efforts, and policy-focused campaigns that engage key stakeholders and advance the company’s priorities. You will work closely with internal and external partners to align communications strategies, manage pressing issues, and contribute to RTX’s reputation as a leader in the aerospace and defense industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful impact through integrated public affairs efforts.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Public Relations or related field and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.
• Previous project management experience to deliver strategic communications solutions in matrixed organizations.
• Takes initiative to deliver effective and creative outcome-driven public affairs solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated excellent judgement to advise on risk mitigation and reputation management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• Proven trusted advisor to influence, consult and engage senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of executing public affairs and/or policy communications solutions to influence a policy outcome.
• Previous experience collaborating with functional team members and internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advocacy communications strategies to advance RTX defense policy and business priorities leveraging thought leadership, media relations, marketing, third party advocacy, crisis response, digital advocacy, and coalition building.
• Ensure advocacy strategies align with RTX Business Unit, RTX Communications and Global Government Relations goals and are supported by performance metrics to optimize effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the RTX Communications centers of excellence (COEs) and subject matter experts in Global Government Relations and the Business Units to drive and shape policy outcomes through Public Affairs solutions reaching the Executive branch, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Defense.
• Support policy-focused thought leadership to position RTX as a thought leader in key defense issues.
• Work with external partners such as tier 1 media organizations and think tanks to achieve objectives.
• Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to inform the company’s response on pressing issues.
• Support the reputation management of the company to influence decisionmakers in coordination with the RTX Communications COEs.
• Integrate policy communications strategies into defense-specific RTX Communications Campaigns.
• Collaborate across RTX Communications COEs to contribute to campaigns such as through stakeholder mapping and developing policy messaging to help position RTX for growth.
• Supports development of and maintains communications deliverables (talking points, key messages, prep packages, speeches, holding statements, etc.) in coordination with business partners and communications centers of expertise (COEs) to support public affairs communications strategies for defense policy and business priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation may be eligible for this position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level