Summer 2025, Intern: Government Relations (Onsite, Washington, DC)

Date Posted:

2024-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 team:

RTX Global Government Relations is seeking a Summer Intern to support and advance the public policy and legislative objectives of the corporation as a leading commercial aerospace and defense provider of technologies. Candidates should have an interest in how corporations engage with U.S. government agencies and Congress about the impacts of regulations and legislation on issues involving national security, commercial aviation, and space. The selected candidate will gain first-hand experience of how U.S. policies and regulations at federal agencies and Congress directly impact and shape RTX business interests.

What You Will Do

• Work with the corporate Global Government Relations team to analyze and develop materials that support legislative and regulatory priorities.
• Attend and report on external events that relate to RTX’s policy objectives or impact RTX’s business activities, such as legislative hearings, trade association conferences, and roundtables.
• Undertake special projects assessing the impact of significant policy developments on RTX’s business.
• Assist with the preparation of briefing materials for senior executives or for meetings with senior government officials.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, or a related field and should not graduate prior August 2025. Please upload a copy of your academic transcripts with your application.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience or coursework in government relations, public policy, political science, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing reports, briefings, or presentations for senior audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in U.S. national security, aerospace, defense, or commercial aviation sectors.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint) to present findings effectively.
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Location: This position is in Washington D.C. and is an Onsite role.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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

The salary range for this role is - . 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/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.

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