Federal Affairs, Civil Commercial Lobbyist

RTX•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. RTX is looking for a talented Federal Affairs, Civil Commercial Lobbyist to join our corporate legal team. This position will lead a portfolio for the federal government relations lobbying team focused on civil space, energy & environment, oversight and investigations, research & development priorities in addition to Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) and Energy & Water Appropriations, for all three RTX businesses (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon). This lobbyist will foster relationships with U.S. government (Executive and Legislative Branches) and internal RTX business leaders while raising the RTX profile. This lobbyist will develop overall RTX government relations strategy in the assigned service/capability portfolio mentioned above policy areas across all three business areas, as well as promote and oversee RTX service legislative priorities specific to the Raytheon Technologies Research Center.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
Knowledge of the legislative processes and associated funding mechanisms such as the annual appropriations bills.
Previous experience working on Capitol Hill is required.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or on the portfolio’s committee jurisdiction a plus (CJS and/or Energy & Water Appropriations and/or House Energy & Commerce; House Science, Space, and Technology and/or Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation).
Ability to operate independently across a highly-matrixed organization, with strong research, writing and communication skills.
Knowledgeable in U.S. military concepts, programs and terminology.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy to successfully achieve RTX legislative priorities particularly related to civil space, energy, research & development, oversight & investigations and additional funding from the Appropriations Committees and relevant authorizing mechanisms of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Within this portfolio, lead government relations efforts by identifying and supporting policymaking opportunities and funding opportunities that advance the objectives and successful execution of the service/capability programs of all three business units.
Advise the Presidents of the three RTX business units and other senior business leaders on all federal legislative matters that may affect the successful execution and funding of their programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with key U.S. government customers/officials to identify opportunities of aligned interest, shape requirements & influence laws and regulations in support of all RTX related products and services.
Collaborate with government affairs team leads to enhance RTX’s presence in Washington, DC with respect to assigned programs to create a national platform on which these programs positions, needs, and priorities can be articulated.
Provide insight, guidance and support to RTX program managers, their direct reports, the Executive Vice President for Global Government Relations and key company leaders on program standing on budgetary, legislative and regulatory matters being considered by Members of Congress, their staffs, and the Appropriations Committees and authorizing committees of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Coordinate internally with the Civil Commercial Team Lead and the Manager of RTXPAC to develop a strategy and attend events in support the company’s political action committee.
Represent RTX interests on Capitol Hill at hearings, help prepare company leaders for Hill testimony when required, and provide briefings to Members of Congress, their staff and key Congressional committee professional staff on RTX programs.

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
This position may be eligible for relocation.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.