Associate Director, Federal Affairs

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 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 Waltham, Massachusetts.

To realize our full potential, Raytheon Technologies 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 Corporate or Research Center Team:

This position supports the Collins Business and RTX Federal Affairs Priorities.  Foster relationships with government and business leaders while raising RTX’s profile and communicating the company’s strategic business interests. This position will be a member of the Global Government Relations team, supporting the Federal Affairs function for Raytheon Technologies Corporation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Represent the company’s position on budgetary, legislative and regulatory affairs before Members of Congress, their staffs and congressional committees
• Engage and integrate the utilization of outside consultants to promote mission success
• Attend hearings, conferences, meetings, and other special events in both Washington, D.C., and in Members’ districts and states, to represent the company as needed
• Engage with businesses to better understand their programs/products, the needs of internal customers
• Monitor congressional activities and take action when appropriate, to ensure Raytheon corporate interests are protected and advanced
• Help identify and support policymaking opportunities that advance the Corporation’s business objectives
• Help coordinate and leverage RTX’s employee and operational presence to maximize influence in a particular state or district
• Work with operating units as appropriate to build awareness, contacts, and working relationships between company personnel and public officials
• Serve as a consultant and advisor to RTX’s senior leadership on matters involving decisions, which will affect the achievement of corporate goals
• Advise senior GGR leadership regarding market opportunities, strategic alliances, and regulatory issues that may affect the achievement of corporate goals
• Support RTX and BU business development initiatives including providing market intelligence, identifying and assessing opportunities
• Represent senior management to external audiences; represent the corporation in government-business forums and organizations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key government customers/officials to identify opportunities of shared/aligned interest, shape requirements & influence regulations in support of RTX products
• Responsibilities for the completion of specific goals, objectives and tasks related to this position as assigned by cognizant management.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience working with Members of Congress and their staffs, particularly those associated with the defense appropriations and authorization committees
•  Bachelor’s Degree

Desired Skills:

• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance at Top Secret
• Experience in Congress working as or with Professional Staff, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director or Agency equivalent
• Established and trusted personal network within Congress, Administration, Department of Defense, Agencies, Associations, Think Tanks – the greater Washington D.C. political operational area
• Team player– collaborative
• Entrepreneurial operator – a self-starter able to utilize guidance and intent to create opportunities that advance the team and grow revenue
• Excellent interpersonal skills –diplomatic in complex environments and able to advance goals
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with senior RTX management and government officials
• Demonstrated ability to influence/persuade stakeholders both inside the organization and out
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry