PpbDate Posted: /b /p pbCountry: /b Belgium /p pbLocation: /b BE-BRU-BRUSSELS-86C-CUST ~ Av. Du Port 86C; 1000 Bruxelles ~ DU PORT (External Site) /p pbPosition Role Type: /b Unspecified /p h3Position Summary /h3 pWe are seeking a high-caliber, Brussels-based government relations executive to serve as Associate Director, Global Government Relations, with primary responsibility for engagement across the European Union and NATO ecosystem. This is a mission‑critical role at the intersection of policy, geopolitics, and industrial strategy. The successful candidate will operate as a multi‑domain policy leader and influencer, shaping outcomes across defense, commercial aerospace, and horizontal EU policy areas (including trade, sustainability, industrial policy, labor, and taxation) that directly impact a complex European footprint of 21,000 employees, 11,000 suppliers and 65 manufacturing sites across Europe. While the role spans multiple domains, the core priority is deep expertise in EU policymaking and influence, including the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council processes. This will be complemented by engagement with NATO to ensure coherence in transatlantic defense and industrial priorities. The individual will act as a strategic operator in Brussels, capable of navigating regulatory complexity, building coalitions, and driving outcomes that enhance the company’s competitiveness and positioning in Europe. The role requires an experienced policy leader who combines policy depth, political acumen, and business orientation, and who can engage credibly with senior EU officials, NATO stakeholders, industry leaders, and internal executives. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport and execute the company’s EU engagement strategy, with direct focus on building trust with external stakeholders, influencing policy, regulation, and funding frameworks impacting aerospace and defense. /li liBuild and maintain high‑trust relationships with key stakeholders across the European Commission (Cabinets, DG DEFIS, DG MOVE, DG TRADE, DG GROW, etc.). /li liEuropean Parliament (relevant committees, rapporteurs, political groups). /li liCouncil and Permanent Representations. /li liNATO civilian and military staff: Key NATO bodies, including the Innovation and Armaments Division (D2IA), Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD), and NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), as well as relevant civilian and military staffs. /li liMonitor, analyze, and proactively shape EU legislative and regulatory developments across defense, aerospace, and cross‑cutting corporate policy domains while tracking complementary NATO initiatives. /li liAct as a strategic advisor to internal leadership, translating EU and NATO policy developments into business implications and actionable strategies. /li liSupport and coordinate NATO engagement efforts, in alignment with senior leadership, ensuring coherence across transatlantic priorities and NATO defense industrial efforts. /li liIdentify and drive strategic opportunities linked to EU funding mechanisms (e.g., 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. /li liPartner with business units to align policy positioning with commercial priorities, ensuring early positioning in regulatory and funding cycles. /li liRepresent the company in industry associations, coalitions, and high‑level forums in Brussels. /li liContribute to corporate positioning on sensitive geopolitical dynamics, including EU strategic autonomy and transatlantic industrial relations. /li liCoordinate internally across global Government Relations, business units, and functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment. /li liPrepare high‑impact briefing materials for senior executives, including concise policy summaries, stakeholder insights, and recommended actions. /li liEnsure consistency and alignment of key messages and narratives across leadership communications and external engagements. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 pExtensive experience (+10 years) in EU policymaking and advocacy, ideally in Brussels within: EU institutions. /p ul liA leading aerospace/defense company/technology or regulated industry. /li liA top‑tier consultancy, trade association, or public affairs firm. /li liDemonstrated ability to influence EU policy and regulatory outcomes across complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. /li liDeep understanding of EU institutional processes, including Commission decision‑making, Parliament dynamics, and trilogues. /li liSolid understanding of principal NATO bodies and their role in European defence and interactions with the EU. /li liFamiliarity with aerospace and defense sectors, or a regulated industry. /li liProven capability to operate across multiple policy domains (defense, commercial aerospace, trade, sustainability, etc.). /li liEstablished network in Brussels across institutions, industry, and policy circles. /li liExceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills without formal authority. /li liFluency in English, ideally French (working level); additional EU languages are a strong advantage. /li /ul h3Leadership Personal Profile /h3 ul liTop‑tier government relations professional: strategic, credible, and results‑driven. /li liHigh level of political intelligence and geopolitical awareness. /li liAbility to navigate ambiguity and complexity with precision. /li liStrong business acumen; understands how policy translates into competitive advantage. /li liExecutive presence with ability to engage at senior institutional levels. /li liCollaborative, effective leader capable of working across a matrix global organization. /li liHigh integrity, discretion, and resilience in a high‑pressure environment. /li /ul h3Additional Background /h3 pThis 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. You will be expected to deliver outcomes, not just access, translating influence into tangible business impact across one of the company’s most important global regions. /p pRTX 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