Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, & Communications Lead

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.

We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Finance is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Associate Director to lead an integrated Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, and Communications organization. This leader will design and execute a Finance talent strategy that accelerates capability growth, enhances career mobility, and enables Finance employees to thrive across all stages of their career—from onboarding to early career, to senior professional development.

This position partners closely with Finance senior leaders and RTX Corporate stakeholders to strengthen the Finance talent pipeline, drive strategic capability development aligned to Finance priorities, deliver business‑critical training, and ensure clear and consistent communication across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strategic vision and operational excellence, with expertise in workforce planning, organizational and leadership development, and communication strategy. Success in this role requires the ability to influence at all levels, navigate ambiguity, and deliver high‑quality learning and development solutions that elevate Finance performance while building capabilities for the future.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of 7-8 employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Serve as the CORE Business Partner providing strategic senior leadership support to enable compliant adoption and execution of the CORE Operating System.
• Lead the annual goal alignment activities with the Finance Leadership Team (FLT) and collaborate with each Finance subdomain.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership to define and execute a data‑driven hiring strategy that aligns capability needs with business priorities, strengthens the Finance talent pipeline, and supports workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead Finance talent development programs and employee‑experience initiatives, including the Intern Program, Finance Academy of Management, Finance Leadership Development Program, new employee onboarding, engagement events, and career‑development resources, in partnership with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Finance leadership.
• Lead Finance communications and change management strategy by driving enterprise‑wide messaging, harmonization communications, executive engagement forums, CFO Town Halls, Extended Leader Alignment Meetings, and managing key communication platforms such as the Raytheon Finance SharePoint Site (Finance Hub) and weekly Finance Newsletter.
• Drive the end‑to‑end Finance Learning Strategy by partnering with Finance SBUs, Functions, RTX Finance Learning leadership, and Change Champions to design, align, and execute business‑critical training. This includes major in‑person programs such as Finance Critical Thinking and governance of key learning platforms to foster a culture of continuous professional development.
• Support and influence the Finance organization through collaboration with SBU/FP&A Leaders and internal Business Process partnerships.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the finance organization by leading the People’s Council network.
• Mentor and develop talent within the organization.
• This role will require occasional travel to support in person engagements and programs.

Qualifications

You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years experience Leadership and project management experience Experience with Microsoft Office.

We Prefer

• Strong collaboration skills; proven ability to partner across functions and businesses.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and create forward‑thinking solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive large‑scale change across multiple organizational channels.
• Ability to adapt communication style and approach for diverse audiences.
• Persistence and resilience in navigating complex challenges.
• CORE Professional or Expert Certification.
• Advanced business acumen with demonstrated project management and general management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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.
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 USD. 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.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.