Date Posted:

2024-09-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Nightwing is looking for a Communications & Strategic Analysis Intern to support the organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation and skills to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be an opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability and confidence to decipher direction and ultimately meet or exceed expectations. Candidates must be professional, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technical teams. The candidate will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and modification of internal content in support of internal employee communications.  A majority of work will be completed within the Microsoft and Adobe Suite products. 

This is a hybrid position in Dulles, VA.

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Interview employees, conduct research and write articles for the company intranet
• Produce “YouTube” type videos featuring employees, company programs and other key messages for use on the company intranet and social media channels
• Support special projects such as digital asset management/storage, video production assistant, etc
• Provide support for company “All Hands” meetings for employees and/or special events requiring AV/logistics/technical expertise
• Researching current industry news related to Nightwing and other Aerospace & Defense peers to keep Nightwing aware of competitive landscape

Requirements

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Must be currently enrolled in a program related to communications discipline, candidate may be a post graduate student
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Cumulative 3.5 GPA desired
• Experience leading a team project
• Involvement in school or community activities
• Time Management Skills: utilize excellent time management and project management skills to consistently meet deadlines, prioritize tasks appropriately, and delegate when appropriate. Must be able to multitask – demonstrating the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving skills: must display the ability to effectively prioritize workload on multiple projects simultaneously and accept changes with short notice and tolerate frequent interruptions
• Critical thinking skills: must display strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities when interacting with clients, direct reports, managers, peers, and stakeholders
• Communication skills: must be able to listen carefully to accurately gather facts and figures from clients, managers, peers, and stakeholders. Must also be able to clearly articulate the results of your work and present findings in written reports. Must be able to organize, facilitate, and collaborate within cross-functional teams – demonstrating a collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs
• Attention to detail: must pay strong attention to detail in order to be able to keep information accurate and organized while utilizing skills and knowledge to quickly learn about the project
• Computer literacy: need to be able to use computer-based tools to work effectively. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, & Word) Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe design suite and Google Suites or related software.
• Experience researching current industry news related Aerospace & Defense

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a program related to communications discipline, candidate may be a post graduate student
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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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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