Associate Director, Talent Strategy

Date Posted:

2025-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RSC99: RTN Remote, South Carolina

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Associate Director of Talent Strategy serves as both a strategic thought partner and operational right hand to the Vice President of Talent Strategy & Organizational Health, leading enterprise-level talent initiatives while driving alignment, execution, and accountability across the talent function.

This hybrid role blends people strategy, organizational planning, and chief-of-staff capabilities to shape and deliver on key workforce priorities that support business growth, workforce enablement, and leadership readiness.

The ideal candidate brings a sharp strategic mindset, strong execution discipline, and excellent communication skills—including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear executive-level storytelling and impactful visual presentations.

The Associate Director will have a point of view on talent transformation and partner with the VP Talent in being a creative disruptor.

The successful candidate will manage one direct report while influencing many.

What You Will Do Do

Strategic Talent Leadership

• Co-create and evolve enterprise talent strategy in partnership with the VP of Talent, ensuring alignment with business and workforce priorities
• Integrate external market intelligence, workforce trends, and internal talent data to inform proactive talent strategies
• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop talent strategies that enable agility, innovation, and sustained performance

Executive Communications & Storytelling

• Create compelling senior executive-level presentations, dashboards, and strategy updates that translate data and strategy into clear, persuasive narratives
• Develop and refine visual materials (e.g., slides, charts, frameworks) to communicate talent strategy priorities and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Shape internal communications to increase visibility, alignment, and engagement around enterprise talent initiatives

Operational & Execution Leadership

• Drive the operating rhythm of the Talent Strategy team, including strategic planning, initiative tracking, and cross-functional alignment
• Connect and coordinate across COEs, HRBPs, and business leaders to ensure integrated delivery of key talent initiatives
• Manage executive briefings, talent strategy reviews, and leadership forums in support of the VP of Talent Strategy

Talent Analytics & Insights

• Translate talent and workforce data into actionable insights to guide strategy, investments, actions and storytelling for senior stakeholders
• Track and measure impact of talent strategy initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 8+ years in strategic HR, consulting, talent strategy, or chief-of-staff–like roles in matrixed environments
• Project management experience and cross-functional coordination
• Experience in PowerPoint, data visualization, and translating insights into action

Qualifications We Prefer

• MBA or Master's Degree
• Exceptional executive level storytelling and visual communication
• Strategic, systems-oriented thinking
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills
• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive information

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.

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 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.

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