Business Employee Communications, Associate Director

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-Wilson Blvd ROSSLYN HQ

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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None/Not Required

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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.

Business Employee Communications Associate Director: Raytheon

RTX Global Communications is seeking a forward-deployed communications leader to support the Raytheon business. You will be an RTX Global Communications employee embedded within the business while anchored to a centralized global communications function. This role leads employee communications across five Raytheon strategic business units (SBUs) directly supports one SBU and provides overarching functional communications oversight. As part of RTXs global communications ecosystem you will collaborate with Centers of Expertise (COEs) including Brand Public Affairs Employee Engagement and Public Relations to deliver integrated enterprise-aligned communications that strengthen business understanding employee connection and strategic clarity.

What You Will Do:

• Lead SBU Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute unified communication strategies aligned to RTXs mission and Raytheons business purpose and priorities.

• Shape channel strategy and oversee integrated editorial and multi-channel content plans within a matrixed communications environment.

• Influence enterprise editorial rhythms content sequencing and planning across SBUs.

• Leverage advanced analytics emerging communications technologies and AI-enabled tools to measure effectiveness and refine strategy.

• Integrate change-readiness communications into overall planning to support employees through transformation.

• Support shared ways of working and ensure alignment across SBUs and functional communications teams.

• Lead a team of communicators leveraging the functions best practices and supporting teams in supporting Raytheons employee communications work.

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• Lead Communications for One SBU & Oversee Functional Communications

• Own strategy planning and execution for one SBUs internal communications portfolio.

• Drive end-to-end planning for major campaigns updates leadership messages and high-visibility events (forums global town halls all-hands meetings).Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on internal communications needs including sensitive high-stakes or crisis-related messaging.

• Partner with Raytheons Business Communications team to support Raytheons overarching communications strategy drive alignment and ensure consistency.

• Oversee functional communications to ensure enterprise and SBU priorities are appropriately supported.

• Content & Operational Excellence

• Produce concise compelling executive-ready content that supports business goals improves clarity and strengthens engagement.

• Develop presentations narrative-building communications storytelling materials and leader messaging.

• Drive operational excellence through strong standard work: workflows templates governance processes and content sequencing.

• Manage cross-functional coordination with channel teams content partners HR OSCQ Engineering and other enterprise functions.

• Continuously optimize communications cadence and multi-channel delivery.

• Leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to evaluate communication impact and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop a team with a focus on capability-building operational discipline and creative excellence.

You Are A Strong Fit If You Are:

• Strategic.

• An excellent writer and storyteller skilled at simplifying complexity for all employee groups.

• Creative with a track record of fresh ideas that strengthens engagement.

• Executiveready with strong presence judgment and the ability to influence senior leaders.

• Proactive anticipating communication needs before they arise.

• Collaborative thriving in matrixed environments and building strong crossfunctional partnerships.

• Agile able to balance multiple priorities and respond to emerging needs in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.

• Comfortable leading major employee events including town halls and executive meetings.

• A selfstarter and fast learner able to quickly engage with new topics and teams.

• Skilled at supporting leaders in becoming stronger more confident communicators.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree e in communications public relations journalism or related field and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree 16 years of relevant experience
• Experience developing and executing enterpriselevel internal communications strategies.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with executive communications and employee messaging.

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.

• Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

(Hybrid role: option to anchor from Rosslyn VA Farmington CT Andover MA McKinney TX or Tucson AZ)

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 172900 USD - 328700 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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