Associate Director, Strategic Technologies and Partnerships

STPL Leader (STPL) What You Will Do The RTRC Strategic Technologies and Partnerships (ST&P) Office is looking to fill a ST&P Leader (STPL) position. The STPL will cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with: Relevant U.S. Government program managers Academic and industry organizations that strengthen RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) offerings to U.S. Government customers The STPL will have a deep, insightful understanding of Congressional and U.S. Government agency budget, priorities, technology needs and decision‑makers, and will identify and influence partnership and funding opportunities for RTRC. Key responsibilities: Develop capture campaign strategies aligned to U.S. Government agency needs and RTRC capabilities Create and maintain potential government customers Inform internal RTRC investments to create discriminating technologies that are responsive to agency needs Coordinate interaction with U.S. Government agencies across RTRC and with RTX Business Units, facilitate discussions and partnerships with suitable partners and proposal team members, and guide proposal teams on campaign deliverables Manage multiple external customers (5–10 agencies) and $15–20 million annual Customer Research and Development bookings Work onsite in East Hartford, CT and travel frequently to engage U.S. Government customers Qualifications University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 10 years experience Proven direct U.S. Government science and technology agency work experience Ability to relate agency challenges and needs to groundbreaking R&D developments Extensive existing connections with research leaders across U.S. Government agencies, industry and academic institutions Demonstrated ability to translate relationships into compelling teaming arrangements Proven ability to build collaborative and multidisciplinary teams to address challenging customer needs Self‑starting ability to lead concept formulation and marketing activities, balance multiple tasks, and coordinate with multiple business functions to deliver compelling proposals Strong customer communication skills and ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts and approaches Preferred: Prior working experience at U.S. Government agencies, specifically managing R&D programs Preferred: Hold a SECRET or TOP SECRET/SCI clearance Preferred: Business development expertise with U.S. Government agencies is a plus EEO Statement RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney