Date Posted:

2025-11-18

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.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Head of Learning & Development to lead our L&D team, reporting to the VP of Talent. This role will work closely with the Talent Leadership Team, Business Unit L&D Leaders, and cross-functional partners across the Talent Center of Excellence.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping a modern, learner-centric strategy that supports enterprise goals and enables all employees to grow, thrive, and perform at their best.

This leader will be a strategic partner and operator — capable of turning business needs into impactful learning and knowledge-sharing experiences at scale.

You’ll lead with vision, influence across a matrixed organization, and deliver results through innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of how learning and knowledge flow within high-performing organizations.

What You Will Do

Set the Vision & Strategy

Develop and lead the Raytheon knowledge and learning ecosystem strategy aligned with RTX values, business goals, and workforce needs — ensuring development opportunities are accessible, relevant, and impactful for all employees.

Partner & Influence Across Matrixed Organization

Collaborate with RTX Learning & Development, Workforce Intelligence, senior leaders, HRBPs, and cross-functional teams to assess learning and knowledge-sharing needs, co-create scalable solutions, and drive enterprise alignment.

Manage Vendor Strategy for Raytheon All Employee Development

Build and manage a strategic vendor ecosystem to effectively support learning and development needs, ensuring partners deliver innovative, scalable, and high-quality solutions.

Design Targeted Leader Effectiveness Solutions

Design and implement targeted development programs that build leadership capabilities, enhance team effectiveness across all levels, and drive meaningful cultural transformation by evolving ways of working.

Drive Onboarding and Raytheon Knowledge Management Strategy

Govern and enhance the Raytheon Knowledge Management and Onboarding strategies to reduce time to productivity and prevent critical knowledge loss.

Lead & Grow the Team

Coach, inspire, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Measure Impact

Define and track success metrics to evaluate learning outcomes, knowledge retention, program effectiveness, and employee engagement—continuously optimizing for reach and impact across the organization.

Champion Innovation

Stay ahead of learning trends like microlearning, AI-enabled learning, adaptive content, and knowledge automation. Partner with RTX L&D team to pilot new tools and approaches to elevate both learning and knowledge-sharing experiences.

Lead Change & Communication

Develop and execute communication and change management plans that build buy-in, set clear expectations, and drive successful adoption of learning and KM initiatives.

Travel Requirement

Up to 20% travel may be required for team collaboration, business partnerships, and program support.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience.
Experience in Human Resources, Learning, Talent Development, Knowledge Management, and/or Organizational Effectiveness.
Experience leading HR or L&D teams responsible for delivering programs or solutions using project management processes and practices across various audiences.
Experience leading HR or L&D change initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations – particularly those where you support both business-specific and enterprise-wide initiatives and presenting solutions to stakeholders.
Experience with innovative learning technologies and trends, including digital learning and/or AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience clearly articulating a case for change by building awareness and context around a business need, outlining a high-level plan, and presenting a compelling solution to achieve intended outcomes
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 continuous improvement improvement methodology
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

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 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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