PpDate Posted: • Country: Belgium • Location: Brussels, 1000 /ph3Position Summary /h3pAssociate Director, Global Government Relations, based in Brussels. The role focuses on engaging with the European Union and NATO ecosystems, influencing policy across defense, commercial aerospace, and other EU policy areas that affect a European footprint of 21,000 employees and 65 manufacturing sites. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliSupport and execute the company’s EU engagement strategy, building trust with external stakeholders to influence policy, regulation, and funding frameworks that impact aerospace and defense. /liliBuild and maintain high‑trust relationships with key stakeholders across:ulliEuropean Commission (Cabinets, DG DEFIS, DG MOVE, DG TRADE, DG GROW, etc.) /liliEuropean Parliament (relevant committees, rapporteurs, political groups) /liliEuropean Council and Permanent Representations /liliNATO civilian and military staff (Innovation and Armaments Division D2IA, Conference of National Armaments Directors CNAD, NATO Industrial Advisory Group NIAG, and other civilian and military staffs) /li /ul /liliMonitor, analyze, and proactively shape EU legislative and regulatory developments across defense, aerospace, and cross‑cutting corporate policy domains, while tracking complementary NATO initiatives. /liliAct as a strategic advisor to internal leadership, translating EU and NATO policy developments into business implications and actionable strategies. /liliSupport and coordinate NATO engagement efforts, ensuring coherence across transatlantic priorities and NATO defense industrial efforts. /liliIdentify and drive strategic opportunities linked to EU funding mechanisms (EDF, EDIP, SAFE), industrial policy, and dual‑use innovation, as well as NATO capability development and innovation platforms such as DIANA and the NATO Innovation Fund. /liliPartner with business units to align policy positioning with commercial priorities, ensuring early positioning in regulatory and funding cycles. /liliRepresent the company in industry associations, coalitions, and high‑level forums in Brussels. /liliContribute to corporate positioning on sensitive geopolitical dynamics, including EU strategic autonomy and transatlantic industrial relations. /liliCoordinate internally across global Government Relations, business units, and functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment. /liliPrepare high‑impact briefing materials for senior executives, including concise policy summaries, stakeholder insights, and recommended actions. /liliEnsure consistency and alignment of key messages and narratives across leadership communications and external engagements. /li /ulh3Required Qualifications /h3ulliExtensive experience (+10 years) in EU policymaking and advocacy, ideally in Brussels within EU institutions, a leading aerospace/defense company or regulated industry, or a top‑tier consultancy, trade association, or public affairs firm. /liliDemonstrated ability to influence EU policy and regulatory outcomes across complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. /liliDeep understanding of EU institutional processes, including Commission decision‑making, Parliament dynamics, and trilogues. /liliSolid understanding of principal NATO bodies and their role in European defence and interactions with the EU. /liliFamiliarity with aerospace and defense sectors, or a regulated industry. /liliProven capability to operate across multiple policy domains (defense, commercial aerospace, trade, sustainability, etc.). /liliEstablished network in Brussels across institutions, industry, and policy circles. /liliExceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills without formal authority. /liliFluency in English; ideally French (working level); additional EU languages are a strong advantage. /li /ulh3Leadership Personal Profile /h3ulliTop‑tier government relations professional: strategic, credible, and results‑driven. /liliHigh level of political intelligence and geopolitical awareness. /liliAbility to navigate ambiguity and complexity with precision. /liliStrong business acumen; understands how policy translates into competitive advantage. /liliExecutive presence with the ability to engage at senior institutional levels. /liliCollaborative, effective leader capable of working across a matrix global organization. /liliHigh integrity, discretion, and resilience in a high‑pressure environment. /li /ulh3Additional Background /h3pThis is not a traditional lobbying role. It is a strategic position at the center of European policy influence, with primary emphasis on the EU and NATO priorities, directly shaping the environment in which the company competes, invests, and grows. Delivering outcomes and translating influence into tangible business impact across one of the company’s most important global regions is expected. /ph3Equal Employment Opportunity /h3pRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr