Associate Director, State and Local Government Relations (Remote or On-Site)

Date Posted:

2024-12-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT61: UTAS - TX Corp 18050 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX, 77058 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 185,000 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 Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX 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 RTX Corporate Global Government Relations team:

The Associate Director, State and Local Government Relations is responsible for all aspects of State and Local Government Relations (State GR) for the Western Region of the U.S., including (among other states) AZ, CA, TX, WA and CO. The Western Region is an important region in the U.S. for State GR. Over 40,000 RTX employees work in the region at dozens of major facilities. The region has many active economic incentive projects worth many millions of dollars, where RTX is receiving state and local money in exchange for company commitments to grow.

This position reports directly to the Vice President, State and Local Government Relations and will work closely with the entire Global Government Relations function.

What You Will Do

• Continuous high-level engagement with senior government officials, including governors, senior legislators and staff, as well as members of the U.S. Congress and staff, in close coordination with RTX GR federal lobbyists.
• Responsible for representing the company's brand and interests with government officials.
• Advocacy on a variety of matters, including tax, environmental, energy, labor, and economic policy.
• Responsible for negotiating and securing economic incentives for company expansion.
• Liaison with RTX facility managers in region and coordination of facility visits with federal and state officials.
• Crisis management responsibilities include notification to officials regarding company job reductions and facility closures, and coordination with officials on natural disasters and other crises.
• Engagement with RTX Corporate and BU senior leadership, including BU presidents. Supervision of third-party consultants in several states.
• Represent company on numerous business and community organizations throughout region.
• Travel up to 50%, or as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Progressive experience working in the aerospace and defense industry with relevant experience working with Congressional and State & Local Government offices.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship nor or in the future; RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-growth environment, demonstrating agility and flexibility. Comfortable managing risk decisions.

Location

• Western Region, U.S; preferably in Arizona, Texas, Colorado, or California. Other states within the Western Region will be considered as well. This role can either be on-site or remote.

What We Offer

• Robust total rewards package with compensation;
• Healthcare, Wellness, Retirement
• Work/Life Benefits
• Career Development and Recognition Programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Achievement Awards
• Educational Assistance
• Child/Adult backup Care
• +many other great benefits

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