Business Employee Communications, Associate Director

RTX•Arlington, VA

3d•$172,900 - $328,700•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Global Communications is seeking a forward-deployed communications leader to support the Raytheon business. The position is employed by RTX Global Communications and embedded within Raytheon while anchored to the centralized global communications function. It leads employee communications across five Raytheon strategic business units (SBUs), directly supports one SBU, and provides functional communications oversight. The role works with communications Centers of Expertise, including Brand, Public Affairs, Employee Engagement, and Public Relations, to deliver integrated, enterprise-aligned communications that strengthen business understanding, employee connection, and strategic clarity. The Associate Director develops and executes unified communications strategies aligned with RTX’s mission and Raytheon’s purpose and priorities; shapes channel strategy and integrated editorial and multichannel content plans; influences editorial rhythms, sequencing, and planning across SBUs; and uses analytics, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools to evaluate effectiveness. The role integrates change-readiness communications, supports shared ways of working, and leads a team of communicators. For one SBU, the role owns internal communications strategy, planning, and execution, including campaigns, updates, leadership messages, forums, global town halls, and all-hands meetings. It advises senior leaders on internal communications, including sensitive, high-stakes, and crisis-related messaging, partners with Raytheon Business Communications to support alignment and consistency, and oversees functional communications. The position also produces executive-ready content, presentations, narratives, stories, and leader messaging; establishes workflows, templates, governance processes, and content sequencing; coordinates with channel teams, content partners, HR, OSCQ, Engineering, and other enterprise functions; and continuously improves communications cadence, delivery, and impact. It leads and develops a team with an emphasis on capability-building, operational discipline, and creative excellence.

Requirements

University degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience; or, without a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
Experience developing and executing enterprise-level internal communications strategies.
Experience supporting senior leaders with executive communications and employee messaging.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Excellent writing and storytelling skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics for employee groups.
Strong executive presence, judgment, and ability to influence senior leaders.
Ability to anticipate communications needs, work collaboratively in matrixed environments, and build cross-functional partnerships.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and respond to emerging needs in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Comfort leading major employee events, including town halls and executive meetings.
Ability to learn new topics and teams quickly and support leaders in becoming stronger, more confident communicators.

Nice To Haves

Creative approach and a track record of generating fresh ideas that strengthen engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute unified communications strategies aligned with RTX’s mission and Raytheon’s business purpose and priorities.
Shape channel strategy and oversee integrated editorial and multichannel content plans across a matrixed communications environment.
Influence enterprise editorial rhythms, content sequencing, and planning across SBUs.
Use analytics, emerging communications technologies, and AI-enabled tools to measure communications effectiveness and refine strategy.
Integrate change-readiness communications into planning to support employees through transformation.
Support shared ways of working and alignment across SBUs and functional communications teams.
Lead a team of communicators and support Raytheon employee communications using functional best practices.
Own strategy, planning, and execution for one SBU’s internal communications portfolio.
Plan and execute major campaigns, updates, leadership messages, and high-visibility events, including forums, global town halls, and all-hands meetings.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on internal communications, including sensitive, high-stakes, or crisis-related messaging.
Partner with Raytheon Business Communications to support the broader communications strategy, alignment, and consistency.
Oversee functional communications to ensure enterprise and SBU priorities are supported.
Produce concise, compelling, executive-ready content that supports business goals, clarity, and engagement.
Develop presentations, narrative-building communications, storytelling materials, and leader messaging.
Establish and maintain workflows, templates, governance processes, and content sequencing.
Coordinate with channel teams, content partners, HR, OSCQ, Engineering, and other enterprise functions.
Optimize communications cadence and multichannel delivery; evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.
Lead and develop a team, focusing on capability-building, operational discipline, and creative excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health fertility and family planning services.
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.
Potential relocation eligibility.
Flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays may be available, subject to business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.