Associate Director, Executive Development Solutions

Date Posted:

2026-06-25



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-SC-REMOTE



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 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.

The Associate Director, Executive Development Solutions, accelerates executive talent pipeline health by driving targeted development planning and execution. This role partners closely with Talent Management leaders, HR Business Partners, and RTX Executive Talent Development to strengthen successor readiness and deliver scalable, enterprise‑aligned executive development solutions.

Serving as a trusted consultant on executive and top‑talent development, this leader manages a portfolio of innovative, vendor‑enabled development experiences that build the executive leadership capabilities required for the future.

What You Will Do
Executive Talent Pipeline Strategy & Gap Closure

• Partner with enterprise Talent Management leaders to assess executive pipeline health, successor readiness, and capability gaps for critical roles.
• Collaborate with RTX Talent Management and Learning & Development to co-create and deploy targeted development interventions that strengthen top- talent readiness.
• Individual Development Planning (IDP) Partnership
• Work with HRBPs, Talent Management teams, and business leaders to design high‑quality development plans for key and critical executive talent.
• Integrate differentiated development experiences (e.g., stretch assignments, executive coaching, enterprise exposure, mentoring, assessments, targeted learning) into IDPs.
• Monitor and evaluate progress, readiness movement, and the effectiveness of development interventions.

Vendor-Based Development Solutions

• Partner with RTX to design and manage a suite of vendor‑enabled development solutions for executives and critical talent populations.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with executive education providers, coaching firms, assessment organizations, and leadership development consultancies.
• Oversee program implementation, participant experience, vendor performance, budgets, and ROI.
• Partner with peers to identify opportunities to scale solutions across the enterprise.
• Continuously monitor market trends and emerging leadership development practices to evolve solution offerings.

Program Measurement & Governance

• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to assess readiness movement and development effectiveness.
• Present insights, trends, and recommendations to senior HR and business leaders.
• Ensure alignment of development initiatives with enterprise talent philosophies, practices and approach.
• Support enterprise talent review and succession planning processes as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2 years of experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, succession planning, or executive development.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on executive talent strategy and development planning.
• Experience designing and implementing leadership development programs and enterprise talent solutions.
• Experience managing external vendor relationships and development partnerships.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate talent insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide succession planning and executive assessment processes.
• Certification in executive coaching, assessment tools, or leadership development methodologies.
• Experience within complex, matrixed, or global organizations.

What We Offer 

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

• Relocation assistance is not available. 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

• 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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