Principal Specialist, Employee Communications

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

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: The Principal Specialist, Employee Communications is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications plans in support of Pratt & Whitney’s employee communications strategy. This position requires a strong understanding of employee and business communications and manages key editorial and channel activities, drives reporting and insights, standardizes processes, and supports business communication initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong writing skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver communications that inform, align and inspire employees.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
Proven expertise in crafting and executing impactful employee communication strategies aligned with business objectives, with measurable outcomes.
Strong collaboration skills, fostering effective relationships with cross-functional teams and leadership.
Exceptional writing and editing abilities, coupled with a strategic mindset to simplify complex concepts into clear and concise messages.
Adept at thriving under pressure, managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and driving continuous improvement through metrics and analytics.
Travel required: 10-25%

Responsibilities

Support employee communications planning and execution for a Strategic Business Units (SBU) in the Pratt & Whitney business.
Partner closely with the Business Communications team to develop and execute employee communications aligned to the SBU, business and enterprise-level priorities, including development of messaging and content.
Collaborate with teammates from across the Communications function to support and deploy communications campaigns, initiatives and best practices to elevate communications efforts with the assigned SBU.
Execute communications tactics including, but not limited to, newsletter/email distribution, video production, town hall support, executive communication support, survey tools and more.
Track internal metrics, reporting and trendspotting to optimize internal communications.
Lead employee communications for one of the Pratt & Whitney integrated business campaigns, as assigned
Lead employee communications for targeted tradeshows, as assigned.
Provide surge support across the Pratt & Whitney Employee Engagement team, as assigned.
Support P&W editorial & channel management partnering with the broader team to ensure clarity on upcoming story opportunities.
Support the metrics reporting processes for gathering and disseminating metrics related to employee engagement activities.
Provide surge support across the employee communications team in areas such as functional and employee crisis communications as assigned.

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