Manager, Employee Engagement Communications (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX Communications seeks a Manager, Employee Engagement Communications to lead strategic employee communications for multiple Collins SBUs. The role requires a strong writer and strategist who can develop, run, and evaluate integrated campaigns aligned to product and employee initiatives.

You will partner with global leads to deliver campaign messaging, manage event coordination, and create content across newsletters, briefs, and intranet stories. Hybrid/remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field with 8+ years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and social communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Agility and adaptability to changes in direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic communications partner across the SBU Employee Engagement Communications Lead.
• Lead employee communications planning and execution for three Collins SBUs.
• Draft routine communications such as town hall invites and leadership messages.
• Manage newsletter strategy and content calendar for assigned SBUs.
• Oversee internal storytelling for the company intranet and coordinate publication.
• Develop communications plans tied to major initiatives and campaigns with measurable metrics.
• Support executive communications strategy for SBU presidents, including leader prep and events.
• Lead employee communications components of integrated campaigns for assigned SBUs.

Skills

Strategic communications

Exceptional writing

Project management

Stakeholder planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Poppulo

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join RTX Corporate: RTX Communications is seeking a Manager, Employee Engagement Communications, to serve as an SBU (strategic business unit) employee engagement communications lead. The successful candidate is a strong writer and strategist, with the ability to develop, lead and execute various integrated communications plans aligned to both product and employee initiatives. The role is responsible for managing the execution of tactical support including, but not limited to, storytelling, messaging and briefing paper development, newsletter/email distribution, town hall and meeting management, executive communication support, writing collateral and features, survey tools and more. This role also collaborates with teammates from across Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support and deploy communications campaigns, initiatives and best practices to elevate communications efforts and deliver content in a consistent manner across the assigned SBUs. This person will be responsible for partnering closely with global business communications leads and leaders within the business to develop and execute campaign plans tied to the SBU, Collins Aerospace, and RTX-level priorities, including development of messaging and content. The ideal candidate is a creative, driven and enthusiastic strategic communicator who is experienced in client and project management.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a strategic communications partner supporting the SBU Employee Engagement Communications Lead across the business.
• Lead employee communications planning and execution for three Collins SBUs Informs and engages employees of assigned SBUs on RTX-wide employee engagement campaigns and Collins-specific initiatives.
• Draft routine communications such as town hall invites, leadership messages; newsletter submissions; and more.
• Manages newsletter strategy and content calendar for assigned SBUs in alignment with Collins editorial processes.
• Manages internal storytelling for the company intranet, including strategy, writing, and publication coordination related to assigned SBUs.
• Develop communications plans that connect to major initiatives and campaigns, including metrics for success.
• Send routine emails through Poppulo under leadership banners.
• Serve as project manager for SBU employee engagement events, including coordination with speakers, Digital Technology, Creative Services, and more.
• Support communications plans for organizational announcements, transformation initiatives and change management efforts.
• Support metrics tracking and analysis for assigned SBUs to drive strategic data-driven approaches to communications.
• In partnership with global business communications leads for assigned SBUs, supports internal executive communications strategy and execution for SBU presidents: Includes message development, leader prep and strategic execution of president-level employee and leader events.
• Leads employee communications components of integrated campaigns and key initiatives / strategic pursuits for assigned SBUs.
• Supports the employee communications plan for Tier 1 tradeshows aligned to assigned SBUs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10%, or as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Previous experience with internal communications strategies, with exceptional written, verbal, and social communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency, strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines.
• Demonstrated agility and adaptability to changes in direction.
• Strong writer, familiar with Associated Press writing style.
• Previously experience in storytelling that delivers impactful, positive outcomes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in a matrixed, global environment.
• Self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completion.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the aerospace and defense industry.

What We Offer:

• 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 role may be eligible for relocation. And more!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.

Location(s): Arlington, VA Charlotte, NC Cedar Rapids, IA Dulles, VA Windsor Locks, CT

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.