Director, Government Relations

3 days ago

Arlington, United States Raytheon Technologies Corporate Headquarters Full time

**Date Posted**:
2024-04-30
**Country**:
United States of America
**Location**:
UTVA5: Corp Arlington, VA 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2300, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA
**Position Role Type**:
Onsite
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.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our **RTX Corporate Team**:
**Director, Government Relations**

(RTX Government Relations, Federal Affairs, Navy Appropriations Lobbyist)

This position will run the Navy Appropriations federal government relations function for all three RTX businesses. The United States Navy is a significant customer of each RTX business and the Navy business requires an experienced and detailed lobbyist to ensure success. 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 Navy programs across all three business areas, as well as promote and oversee RTX Navy legislative priorities to the Appropriations Committees of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

**What You Will Do**
- Lead Navy related Appropriations matter 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 Navy programs of all three business units.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy with respect to Navy programs 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 Navy program managers on all federal legislative matters that may affect the 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 Navy related products and services.
- Assist the Appropriations Senior Director to enhance RTX’s presence in Washington, DC with respect to Navy programs to create a national platform on which these programs positions, needs, and priorities can be articulated.
- Provide insight, guidance and support to RTX Navy 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 Navy programs Appropriations federal 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 Navy programs.
- Coordinate internally with the Appropriations Senior Director and the Manager of RTXPAC to ensure political action committee events are prioritized and supported appropriately.
- Represent RTX Navy interests on Capitol Hill at hearings, help prepare company leaders for Hill testimony when required, and provide briefings to Members of Congress, their staffs and key Congressional committee professional staff on RTX Navy programs.

**Qualifications You Must Have**
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 14 years of relevant experience working with Members of Congress and their staff
- Demonstrated knowledge of defense legislative processes and associated funding mechanisms such as the annual appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act.
- Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of U.S. military concepts

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