Associate Director, Integrated Communications

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA108: 1100 Wilson Blvd Arlington 1100 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

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 185000 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.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Integrated Communications Team:

Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) is Raytheons premier supplier of advanced aerospace and defense products that enable a safer more connected world. This business area provides customers with capabilities in radio frequency solutions; space imaging and microelectronics; and electro-optical / infrared solutions. RTX Communications is seeking an outstanding candidate to develop and deliver communications strategies and content to support the business and growth goals of the portfolio. As a member of the Communications team you will work with company leaders to help drive business results by providing strategic world-class communications in support of company priorities.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the Communications point of contact and a key member of the leadership team supporting the Strategic Business Unit (APS) and its president.
• Provide communications counsel to SBU president and SSBU leaders
• Develop and lead an integrated communications campaign and cross-functional team to support the business and program objectives.
• Educate COEs on business objectives technologies and products.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive integrated communications strategy broad knowledge of internal/executive communications marketing and media.
• Develop communications deliverables (talking points prep packages posts web features speeches holding statements etc.) in partnership with COEs in support of communications and campaign strategies.
• Track campaign progress and partner with cross-functional colleagues on metrics. Conduct regular business reviews with business and functional leadership to assess progress and course correct as necessary.
• Identify and prepare business leaders for external speaking opportunities.
• Partner with Media Relations to achieve a positive narrative in the media and leverage program news and milestones.
• Facilitate media interviews and ensure participants are prepared.
• Prepare and secure approvals for media statements/Q&As and talking points in partnership with the business leaders and Media Relations team.
• Partner with the Brand Advertising and Events team to develop and deliver effective assets and experiences as part of our communications campaigns.
• Plan attend and leverage industry trade shows and events to deliver results in support of business objectives and as part of campaigns including media social media customer testimonials and meetings with communications counterparts to build and advance relationships.
• Partner with the Digital Communications team to design and deploy content which generates strong engagement externally and internally.
• Develop relationships with Communications counterparts at customer organizations and partner companies as well as members of the media and third-party influencers to raise awareness of and advocacy for the advantages of Raytheon RTX and Advanced Products & Solutions.
• Coordinate closely with international Communications to support the international expansion of the business focusing on key programs and campaign priorities.
• Approximately 10% travel to both domestic and international locations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree 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

• 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

• Strategic thinker and proven leader with strong interpersonal influencing and collaboration skills.

• Exceptional project management organizational and communication skills (written oral and virtual).

• Extensive experience delivering successful communications campaigns in global engineering/manufacturing preferably in aerospace or related industries.

• Proficient in utilizing diverse communication platforms including print electronic social media video and industry events and thriving in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Political Science Marketing or related field

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

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

• Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Candidates who reside near a RTX site location are preferred.

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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 147000 USD - 295000 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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