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Date Posted:

2025-06-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTVA5: Corp Arlington, VA 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2300, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s 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 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.

The following position is to join our **RTX Corporate** team:

The **RTX Federal Affairs, Lobbyist** will advocate for civil (spectrum, NOAA, etc.), commercial aviation and space issues for three RTX businesses, but primarily Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. This lobbyist will foster relationships with the Executive and Legislative Branches, specifically around non-defense issues.

What You Will Do

+ Identify and support policymaking opportunities and funding opportunities that advance the objectives and successful execution of RTX’s non-defense programs of all three business units. Work with the Senior Director for non-defense programs to develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy with respect to civil, commercial aviation, and space programs to successfully achieve RTX legislative priorities particularly related to additional funding and additional authorization of funding from various congressional oversight committees.

+ Advise the SBU Presidents of the three RTX business units and other senior business leaders on all federal legislative matters that may affect the successful execution, funding, and authorization 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 the non-defense Team Senior Director and the Defense team lobbyists to enhance RTX’s presence in Washington, DC with respect to all defense and non-defense RTX programs to create a national platform on which RTX programs positions, needs, and priorities can be articulated.

+ Lead the coordination and integration of RTX commercial aviation and space programs activities with all other lobbying activities across Global Government Relations.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business functions and work proactively to keep them well-informed about political, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting the RTX civil, commercial, and space portfolios.

+ Coordination the Manager of RTXPAC to develop a strategy for the attendance at political events in support of the company’s political action committee.

Qualifications You Must Have

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and 10 years of relevant experience, specifically working with Members of Congress and their staff, and committees.

+ Prior knowledge in legislative processes to include the annual appropriations bills and transportation and science related authorization bills.

+ Prior knowledge with understanding civil, commercial aviation and space concepts, programs and terminology. Knowledge of AI and energy issues _a plus_ .

+ Prior experience working on Capitol Hill, preferably on transportation and science related programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Ability to operate independently across a highly-matrixed organization, with strong research, writing and communication skills.

Location

+ Onsite in Arlington, VA

+ Relocation assistance may not be available for this position.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 162,000 USD - 326,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.