Federal Defense Lobbyist (Onsite)

RTX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 Government Relations, Federal Affairs, Defense Lobbyist This position will lead a service-account focused federal government relations lobbying portfolio for all three RTX businesses (Collins, 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, with an emphasis on the assigned service/capability portfolio across all three business areas, as well as promote and oversee RTX service legislative priorities to the Intelligence and Appropriations Committees of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience working with Members of Congress and their staff, and committees (RTX considers several factors when extending an offer and determining grade including years of experience and advanced degrees).
Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Knowledge of defense legislative processes and associated funding mechanisms such as the annual appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Previous experience working on Capitol Hill, especially on the annual appropriations bills.

Nice To Haves

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

Lead service/capability related Appropriations government relations efforts throughout the U.S. 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.
Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy with respect to the portfolio to successfully achieve RTX legislative priorities particularly related to (but not limited to) additional funding from the Appropriations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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 the Appropriations Team Lead 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 Senior 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 of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Coordinate and integrate Appropriations legislative affairs activities with all other lobbying activities across Global Government Relations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business functions and work proactively to keep them well-informed about political, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting Army programs.
Coordinate internally with the Appropriations Team Lead and the Manager of RTXPAC to develop a strategy and attend events in support of 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.