Raytheon Technologies

Federal Affairs, Civil Commercial Lobbyist

Raytheon Technologies • $145K — $276K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree with 7+ years experience.
  • Experience working with Members of Congress and their staff, and committees.
  • Knowledge of legislative processes and funding mechanisms like appropriations bills.
  • Previous Capitol Hill experience is required.
  • Experience with CJS and/or Energy & Water Appropriations committees is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy for RTX legislative priorities.
  • Advise senior business leaders on federal legislative matters affecting program execution.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key U.S. government officials to influence laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with government affairs teams to enhance RTX's presence in Washington, DC.
  • Provide guidance on budgetary and legislative matters to program managers and executives.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to support the company's political action committee.
  • Represent RTX on Capitol Hill and prepare leaders for testimony and briefings.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
  • Wellness rewards program and virtual doctor visits.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-10-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 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 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 Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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 RTX's 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 company's 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 portfolio's 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 insurance, critical illness insurance, 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!


Learn More & Apply Now!

*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 attend select 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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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