Associate Director, Talent Partner for Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS)

Date Posted:

2026-06-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

The Associate Director, Talent Partner for Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) serves to strengthen our leadership and critical-talent pipeline while serving as a trusted advisor to our senior leaders. In this high-impact role, you will shape and execute integrated talent strategies that enable business performance across a complex, mission-driven organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, a data-informed curious mindset, and the ability to influence at all levels of a complex, matrixed environment.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the strategic talent partner to senior executive leaders and HR Business Partner (HRBP), influencing talent decisions that align with Raytheon’s business strategy and RTX & RAY priorities.
• Diagnosing ASDS organizational talent needs and partner with HRBPs and Center of Excellences (COE) to design and implement holistic talent solutions across workforce planning, succession, leadership development, skills planning and high-performing teams.
• Use data and insights to anticipate capability needs, identify gaps, and drive targeted development and readiness actions.
• Lead the annual talent and succession planning process for ASDS to build a future-ready pipeline.
• Identify and accelerate readiness of critical talent; collaborate with HRBPs and Talent COEs to deliver cohesive, enterprise-aligned talent solutions.
• Support PULSE and PLES organizational leadership assessments and enable leaders to implement changes that drive effectiveness, agility and cultural alignment.
• Provide trusted, thought leadership and coaching to executive leaders on talent issues, organizational dynamics, leadership effectiveness and culture-building efforts.
• Build leadership capability by advising on high-impact development actions and high-performing team effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in enterprise-wide initiatives, frameworks, and process improvements leveraging CORE | LEAN processes that elevate maturity and consistency of talent practices across RAY.
• Strategize and enable organizational readiness for transformation initiatives, including org redesign, operating model changes, initiative rollouts, and workforce transitions.
• Leverage change management methodologies to improve adoption and sustainment of new ways of working.

 Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a university degree with 12 years prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree with 10 years of related experience.  

• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, talent management, or executive leadership development.
• Experience with talent assessment, succession planning, workforce analytics, and leadership development.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive talent strategy.
• Proven ability to translate organizational needs into integrated talent solutions.
• Exceptional consulting, communication and executive presence skills.

• Experience leading strategic talent initiatives across a complex, global, or highly matrixed organization.
• High emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and ability to influence without authority across diverse stakeholder groups in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to operate with autonomy while navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and sensitive or confidential business situations.
• Expertise driving optimization, continuous improvement (CORE or LEAN processes),

What We Offer 

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

• Relocation assistance is not available. 

Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional) 

• 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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