Associate Director, Total Rewards

RTX • Clovis, CA

4d • Remote

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 Total Rewards team at Raytheon is seeking an Associate Director, Total Rewards to serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on all aspects of Total Rewards, including compensation strategy, pay decisions, and program design.

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
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards or related disciplines with increasing scope and impact
• Experience managing or leading large-scale compensation programs or initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a complex, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and recommendations
• Background supporting technical or engineering populations
• Familiarity with executive compensation and/or incentive design
• Experience with data visualization tools or compensation modeling

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on all aspects of Total Rewards, including compensation strategy, pay decisions, and program design
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation and/or benefits programs aligned to business strategy and market competitiveness
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure consistent application of pay practices, governance, and policies across the organization
• Conduct and interpret market analyses to inform pay positioning, structure design, and competitive strategy
• Support annual compensation processes and provide guidance on complex or sensitive pay decisions
• Drive initiatives to optimize workforce affordability, including labor mix, pay progression, and cost management strategies
• Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide Total Rewards projects, including system enhancements, process improvements, and new program development
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal governance standards
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering strong technical expertise and business acumen

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees