Associate Director, Accelerated Development (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join RTX Corporate:

The Associate Director of Accelerated Leader Development leads the development and delivery of RTX’s accelerated leader development programs, directly influencing the next generation of leaders.  The Associate Director brings deep expertise in managing top talent programs and is able to work effectively and efficiently in a matrixed and global organization.  This role will report to the Senior Director of Global Learning & Development and have the opportunity to partner across the Global Learning & Development team.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end program delivery, including strategic solution design, vendor partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, and execution. 
• Translate critical capability needs into cohesive development experiences for manager, director, and early executive talent. 
• Manage critical program stakeholders, advocating for program needs, representing the impact of key decisions, and partnering with leaders to gain alignment.
• Leverage prior experience designing or managing top talent development programs, recommending best practices, sharing industry benchmarks, and driving a top notch learner experience.
• Partner with Business Unit Talent teams to align solutions to business needs and ensure strong stakeholder alignment. 
• Collaborate with coaching and assessment partners to integrate enterprise coaching and assessment strategies into development solutions. 
• Define and track program success metrics; analyze data and recommend enhancements. 
• Develop and deliver clear, compelling updates and recommendations to senior and executive leaders. 
• Manage program budgets, contracts, and internal chargebacks. 
• Represent Global Learning & Development in live program delivery and key forums. 
• Travel up to 50% to support in-person program delivery. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 leading accelerated or high-potential talent development programs in large, matrixed organizations.
• Prior program and project management skills with the ability to manage complexity end-to-end.
• Analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and action.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience leading enterprise-level change or transformation initiatives.
• Certifications in leadership assessments, change management, and/or coaching (ICF preferred).
• High proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to attend in-person sessions at major RTX locations as needed.

Location

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). The employee may be expected to travel to RTX hubs as needed.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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.

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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