Director, Saudi Arabia and Gulf Region, Global Government Relations (Riyadh)

RTX•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Saudi Arabia and Gulf Region, Global Government Relations will be responsible for leading and managing government relations, political activities, and advocacy with Saudi Arabia and other regional countries as required in support of RTX business requirements. This role seeks to position our company as a trusted and capable partner to enable favorable outcomes for RTX’s three businesses -- Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. As a Senior GGR leader based in the Middle East region you will be responsible for developing, cultivating, and managing relationships at the highest levels of government in Saudi Arabia, other countries in the region and USG entities based in these countries on behalf of RTX. This accompanied role will be based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a long-term assignment with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with potential extensions. Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of 14+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12+ years’ experience.
Progressive experience in international business and leadership roles in the defense industry and/or the U.S. Government.
Background as a former senior military officer, foreign service officer or civil servant with direct experience in senior roles in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region.
Experience working Middle Eastern policy and/or U.S. Government regulatory issues.
Experience and/or strong familiarity with both the defense and commercial aerospace sectors to support our balanced portfolio of defense and commercial products and services.
Direct knowledge of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) customers.
Demonstrated knowledge of US policies regarding trade with KSA and surrounding countries.
Demonstrated knowledge of geopolitical environment in the Middle East region and demonstrates cultural understanding of each country within the region and between countries in the region.
Currently have or can rapidly develop excellent working relationships with senior military and government leaders, as well as U.S. embassy country team, and regional industry executives in other companies.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited university in engineering, international business, international relations, or equivalent.
Intermediate-level or above reading and speaking ability in Arabic.
Collaborative, team player working across government relations, business, and other corporate functions.
Excellent interpersonal skills: self-starter with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
Excellent writer and strategic thinker who can translate complex issues to both company leadership and outside government stakeholders.
Gravitas and credibility in multinational settings.
Entrepreneurial mindset and a bias for action.

Responsibilities

Partners with the business units and Corporate Strategy on implementation of an enterprise strategy for Saudi Arabia.
Maintains awareness of program execution with in-country customers, facilitates cross-RTX awareness of the same and engages with respective business units and corporate functions to resolve issues to ensure customer needs are being met.
Drives enterprise engagement with and participation in industry and government committees, councils, and studies.
Leads country council comprised of the company business units with the corporate functions to build a One RTX narrative with government stakeholders and partners.
Oversee RTX efforts to achieve legal and regulatory objectives for commercial aviation, air traffic control, coproduction, human resources, investment, trade, environmental and other issues in regional countries.
Represents the company in high-level forums, strategic dialogues, and policy engagements in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf Cooperation Council, as needed.
Leads organizational capability and RTX brand in-country, coordinating an enterprise approach across all in-country pursuits to drive maximized enterprise growth.
Collects, analyzes, disseminates, and implements customer and partner insights and competitive intelligence with the business units and corporate functions as appropriate.
Provides insight into senior leaders and other important stakeholders within the company.
Acts as trusted advisor and facilitator internally to achieve growth objectives.
Acts as independent feedback channel regarding program execution and other matters.
Works with the business units and Corporate Communications to define and support public relations efforts in support of enterprise business objectives for KSA and for the region.
Provide a focal point for data gathering and information sharing across the business units and corporate functions in KSA to assist each operation in leveraging the company’s combined know-how and relationships.