Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, & Communications Lead

RTX (Raytheon); Tewksbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Finance is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Associate Director to lead an integrated Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, and Communications organization. This leader will design and execute a Finance talent strategy that accelerates capability growth, enhances career mobility, and enables Finance employees to thrive across onboarding to senior professional development.

The role oversees a high‑impact team delivering learning programs, career pathways, CORE adoption and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 12 years of relevant experience
• Leadership and project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7-8 employees with mentorship and performance management.
• Serve as CORE Business Partner supporting compliant adoption of the CORE Operating System.
• Lead annual goal alignment with the Finance Leadership Team and subdomains.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership to define data-driven hiring strategy.
• Oversee Finance talent development programs and onboarding initiatives.
• Drive Finance communications and change management, including executive forums and newsletters.
• Oversee end-to-end Finance Learning Strategy with key platforms governance.
• Collaborate with SBU/FP&A Leaders and internal partnerships to support the organization.
• Promote continuous learning through the People’s Council network.
• Mentor and develop internal talent and drive travel to support in-person engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 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.

Raytheon Finance is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Associate Director to lead an integrated Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, and Communications organization.

This leader will design and execute a Finance talent strategy that accelerates capability growth, enhances career mobility, and enables Finance employees to thrive across all stages of their career-from onboarding to early career, to senior professional development.

The role oversees a high‑impact team that delivers learning programs, career development pathways, CORE adoption and harmonization, change management, and strategic internal communications. This position partners closely with Finance senior leaders and RTX Corporate stakeholders to strengthen the Finance talent pipeline, drive strategic capability development aligned to Finance priorities, deliver business‑critical training, and ensure clear and consistent communication across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strategic vision and operational excellence, with expertise in workforce planning, organizational and leadership development, and communication strategy. Success in this role requires the ability to influence at all levels, navigate ambiguity, and deliver high‑quality learning and development solutions that elevate Finance performance while building capabilities for the future.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of 7-8 employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Serve as the CORE Business Partner providing strategic senior leadership support to enable compliant adoption and execution of the CORE Operating System
• Lead the annual goal alignment activities with the Finance Leadership Team (FLT) and collaborate with each Finance subdomain.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership to define and execute a data‑driven hiring strategy that aligns capability needs with business priorities, strengthens the Finance talent pipeline, and supports workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead Finance talent development programs and employee‑experience initiatives, including the Intern Program, Finance Academy of Management, Finance Leadership Development Program, new employee onboarding, engagement events, and career‑development resources, in partnership with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Finance leadership.
• Lead Finance communications and change management strategy by driving enterprise‑wide messaging, harmonization communications, executive engagement forums, CFO Town Halls, Extended Leader Alignment Meetings, and managing key communication platforms such as the Raytheon Finance SharePoint Site (Finance Hub) and weekly Finance Newsletter.
• Drive the end‑to‑end Finance Learning Strategy by partnering with Finance SBUs, Functions, RTX Finance Learning leadership, and Change Champions to design, align, and execute business‑critical training. This includes major in‑person programs such as Finance Critical Thinking and governance of key learning platforms to foster a culture of continuous professional development.
• Support and influence the Finance organization through collaboration with SBU/FP&A Leaders and internal Business Process partnerships.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the finance organization by leading the People's Council network.
• Mentor and develop talent within the organization.
• This role will require occasional travel to support in person engagements and programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years experience
• Leadership and project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong collaboration skills; proven ability to par