Director, Saudi Arabia And Gulf Region, Global Government Relations (riyadh)

RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Base: $204,800 - $389,200 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Extensive network among saudi authorities
Experience living in the middle east region
Direct knowledge of ksa customers
The Director will lead enterprise-wide government relations and advocacy efforts across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council to enable favorable outcomes for RTX's businesses

Job Summary

  • The Director will lead enterprise-wide government relations and advocacy efforts across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council to enable favorable outcomes for RTX's businesses.
  • This role requires a trusted advisor who can cultivate relationships at the highest levels of government while driving a 'One RTX' narrative with stakeholders.
  • Candidates must possess U.S. citizenship and an active or obtainable Secret security clearance to manage sensitive defense and commercial aerospace initiatives.

Matching Summary

The Director will lead enterprise-wide government relations and advocacy efforts across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council to enable favorable outcomes for RTX's businesses.

Salary

Base: $204,800 - $389,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive network among Saudi authorities
  • Experience living in the Middle East region
  • Direct knowledge of KSA customers
  • Demonstrated knowledge of US trade policies
  • Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Intermediate-level Arabic reading and speaking
  • Background as former senior military officer
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and bias for action
  • Gravitas in multinational settings
  • Strategic thinker translating complex issues

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 14+ years experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active or obtainable DoD Secret clearance
  • Senior leadership experience in defense industry
  • Direct experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf Region

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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