With revenues of $53 billion, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a Fortune 50 company, and one of the world's leading manufacturers of high technology products to the aerospace and building systems industries. UTC's companies are global industry leaders and include Otis, Carrier, UTC Fire & Security, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Power.

Based in UTC's Washington, DC office, the Senior Manager, Communications will manage the communications efforts for UTC's government affairs organization. In this role, he or she will work closely with UTC's government relations professionals, business unit stakeholders, industry, public interest and community organizations to develop and execute key messages to accomplish UTC's government relations goals. This position will report directly to the Director UTC Communications, with a customer reporting relationship to the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs.

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following actions.

• Build and execute the UTC Government Relations strategic communications plan to focus communications actions to achieve UTC business objectives in the National Capitol Region
• Effectively craft UTC's message for key government relations initiatives
• Support the building of the UTC brand through advertising, marketing, and public relations events
• Manage relationships with key consultants to develop UTC's overall Washington communications strategy
• Manage relationships with industry trade associations, public interest groups and think tanks
• Build and manage relationships with key Congressional and Administration spokespeople and communicators
• Cultivate relationships with key third party experts on areas of strategic importance to UTC
• Manage relationships with other related industry communicators in the National Capitol Region
• Serve as UTC's primary spokesperson for government relations activities
• Support senior executive media engagements, industry events, and speaking opportunities
• Develop and leverage key media contacts for pro-active outreach on UTC initiatives
• Advise on strategic partnerships to enhance UTC's visibility in Washington
• Manage UTC's relationships with key institutions and community associations, such as the National Gallery of Art, the Kennedy Center, and other similar nonprofit organizations
• Showcase the value of the Government Relations function within UTC through internal communications and information sharing

Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public policy, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the Washington media, as well as experience operating in a complex, matrixed organization. This individual should have 10+ years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility in communications and/or related public policy roles. He or she should be able to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and be able to develop creative communication approaches to support UTC's business objectives in Washington.
Closing Date

5th March 2010
Contact

For complete details on this position and to apply, visit us online at: www.utcjobs.com

United Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Website

www.utcjobs.com

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