Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-05-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RCT99: RTN Remote, Connecticut

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.

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Learning and Development (L&D) leader to drive the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of scalable learning solutions that align with Raytheon’s short and long-term goals. This position will serve as the L&D Leader for the business, and is responsible for strategically delivering innovative, interactive, and engaging learning and development experiences for a global, matrixed organization of 55,000 employees. Not only will they influence key business decisions through learning insights, but they will also foster a strong learning and development culture.

This role will report to the Vice President of Talent and will work closely with the Raytheon Talent Leadership Team, BU L&D Leaders across RTX, and other RTX Talent COE teams. Collaborating with business unit (BU) leaders and end-users will also be essential to this role as they translate organizational learning needs into engaging learning solutions that best serve the development of all employees. Success in this position requires strong skills in leadership, strategy development, innovative thinking, program/project execution, communications and change management, and collaboration/influence across a complex matrixed organization.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy for the Raytheon business, ensuring initiatives are aligned with RTX strategies, business objectives and values

• Ensure the successful execution of learning and development programs, including: evaluating the overall impact and effectiveness as aligned to business priorities, resource & budget management, risk management and escalation if needed

• Define and track performance metrics and evaluation criteria to measure efficacy of learning and development solutions, programs, and processes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally and/or support programs at the both the business unit (Raytheon) and enterprise level (RTX) to co-develop solutions, drive alignment, and achieve strategic objectives

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, to identify organizational learning needs, influence L&D adoption, and shape workforce capability through forward-looking, learner-centric strategies

• Lead the L&D Team, responsible for leading and coaching team members, measuring individual and team performance, and providing clear feedback to drive cooperative achievements towards business objectives.

• Stay on top of learning trends (microlearning, adaptive learning, AI-enabled) and influencing peers and leaders to consider innovative solutions, proposing and piloting new technology advances with external vendors when appropriate

• Develop and execute change management and communication strategies that lead to customer confidence, clear expectations, and initiative implementation.

• Travel up to 20%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a University Degree and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or in absence of a degree

• Experience in Human Resources, Learning, Talent Development and/or Organizational Effectiveness.

• Experience leading large HR or L&D programs or solutions using effective project management processes and practices across various audiences, prioritizing effectiveness and positive user experience

• Experience generating and delivering data-driven presentations, with the ability to aggregate and utilize data to influence decisions to multiple audiences, including executive leaders

• Experience with innovative learning technologies and trends, including digital learning and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading HR or L&D change initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations – particularly those where you support both business-specific and enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and/or learning measurement and evaluation methodologies

• Experience developing recommendations for and the implementation of external vendor solutions

• Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-growth environment, demonstrating agility and flexibility. Comfortable in ambiguity and managing risk decisions

• Experience leveraging CORE and a focus on continuous improvement

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong business acumen with proven ability to connect learning strategy into organizational outcomes

• Effective collaborator that can build partnerships and influence with matrixed internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leaders

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

• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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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