Associate Director, Executive Communications

Role Overview

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive communication plans aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Manage end-to-end execution of projects, leading matrixed support teams and ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
• Develop compelling messaging, speeches, presentations and thought leadership content that amplify RTX and Raytheon strategic priorities and resonate with a global audience.
• Ensure messaging is aligned with business priorities, consistent across channels and sensitive to external market dynamics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including strategic business units, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Strategy, HR, Legal and Communications centers of expertise (COEs) to drive cohesive and aligned communication efforts.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on communication best practices, offering insights to enhance engagement, message delivery and impact.
• Maintain a deep understanding of business performance, market dynamics and stakeholder expectations to ensure communication remains timely, relevant and meaningful.
• Act as a champion for employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational alignment and a sense of purpose.
• Continuously evaluate and refine communication processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leverage metrics and analytics to drive data-informed decision-making and measure the impact of communication efforts.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in executive communications, introducing innovative tools and forward-thinking approaches to the team.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in executive communications, including the use of digital platforms to achieve measurable outcomes within complex or regulated industries.
• Proficient in managing operational tasks with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Proven skills in writing, editing, and strategic messaging to deliver clear, concise, and impactful communication.
• Background in continuous communication improvements leveraging metrics, feedback, and analytics to enhance communication effectiveness.

Benefits

• 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
• And more!