Strategy & Operations Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

Date Posted:

2026-03-26

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 certain necessary systems.

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. 

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 Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition Strategy serves as both a strategic thought partner and operational right hand to the Head of Raytheon Talent Acquisition, leading enterprise-level talent acquisition initiatives while driving alignment, execution, and accountability across the talent acquisition function.

This hybrid role blends talent acquisition strategy, organizational planning, and chief-of-staff capabilities to shape and deliver on key workforce priorities that support business growth, workforce enablement, and leadership readiness.

The ideal candidate brings a sharp strategic mindset, strong execution discipline, and excellent communication skills—including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear executive-level storytelling and impactful visual presentations.

What You Will Do

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Co-create and evolve enterprise talent acquisition strategy in partnership with the Head of Talent Acquisition, ensuring alignment with business and talent priorities and articulating clear strategic points of view along with recommendations.  
• Integrate external market intelligence, workforce trends, and internal talent data to inform proactive talent acquisition strategies
• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop talent acquisition strategies that enable agility, innovation, and sustained performance

Executive Communications & Storytelling

• Create compelling senior executive-level presentations, dashboards, and strategy updates that translate data and strategy into clear, persuasive narratives
• Develop and refine visual materials (e.g., slides, charts, frameworks) to communicate talent acquisition priorities and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Shape internal communications to increase visibility, alignment, and engagement around enterprise talent acquisition initiatives
• Facilitate and manage meetings with talent acquisition leaders and senior HR leaders.

Operational & Execution Leadership

• Drive strategic planning, critical initiative tracking, and cross-functional alignment
• Connect and coordinate across COEs, HRBPs, and business leaders to ensure integrated delivery of key talent acquisition initiatives
• Manage executive briefings, talent acquisition strategy reviews, and leadership forums in support of the Head of Talent Acquisition
• Exhibit resourcefulness and adaptability in an environment of ambiguity to keep project initiatives moving forward with minimal oversight.

Talent Analytics & Insights

• Translate talent and workforce data into actionable insights to guide strategy, investments, actions and storytelling for senior stakeholders
• Track and measure impact of talent acquisition strategy initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• 5+ years in strategic HR, consulting, talent strategy, or chief-of-staff–like roles in matrixed environments
• Project management experience and cross-functional coordination
• Experience in PowerPoint, data visualization, and translating insights into action

Qualifications We Prefer

• MBA or Master's Degree
• Exceptional executive level storytelling and visual communication
• Strategic, systems-oriented thinking
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills
• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive information

What We Offer

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

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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