Federal Affairs, Civil Commercial Lobbyist

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-Wilson Blvd ROSSLYN HQ

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the companys immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 is looking for a talented Federal Affairs Civil Commercial Lobbyist to join our corporate legal team.

This position will lead a portfolio for the federal government relations lobbying team focused on civil space energy & environment oversight and investigations research & development priorities in addition to Commerce Justice and Science (CJS) and Energy & Water Appropriations for all three RTX businesses (Collins Aerospace 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 in the assigned service/capability portfolio mentioned above policy areas across all three business areas as well as promote and oversee RTX service legislative priorities specific to the Raytheon Technologies Research Center.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy to successfully achieve RTX legislative priorities particularly related to civil space energy research & development oversight & investigations and additional funding from the Appropriations Committees and relevant authorizing mechanisms of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Within this portfolio lead government relations efforts 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.
• 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 government affairs team leads to enhance RTXs 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 Executive 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 and authorizing committees of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• Coordinate internally with the Civil Commercial Team Lead and the Manager of RTXPAC to develop a strategy and attend events in support the companys 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

• 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).

• Knowledge of the legislative processes and associated funding mechanisms such as the annual appropriations bills.

• Previous experience working on Capitol Hill is required.

• Experience working with or on the portfolios committee jurisdiction a plus (CJS and/or Energy & Water Appropriations and/or House Energy & Commerce; House Science Space and Technology and/or Senate Commerce Science and Transportation).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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
• This position may be eligible for relocation.
• And more!

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Location

Arlington VA

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 145600 USD - 276800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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