Associate Director, Learning & Development

RTX•Columbia, SC

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 — regardless of role, location, or background — to grow, thrive, and perform at their best. This leader will be a strategic partner and operator — capable of turning business needs into impactful leader and all employee development solutions 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 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 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.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

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 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

Responsibilities

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 Leader & 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 Development Solutions
Design and implement targeted development programs that build leadership capabilities that enable meaningful cultural transformation by evolving ways of working.
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.