Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Arlington, VA, onsite, seeks an experienced strategist to support enterprise and unit strategies, conduct market analyses, and inform acquisitions and long-range planning.

The role requires a university degree or advanced degree with significant relevant experience, strong financial modeling, and excellence in Excel/PowerPoint. Salary ranges from $118,300 to $224,900 with comprehensive benefits and a robust rewards package.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• We prefer aerospace/defense, industrial, or technology sector experience.
• Ability to own projects, handle ambiguity and drive results.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of RTX’s enterprise and business unit strategies aligned with long-term growth objectives.
• Conduct defense and commercial aerospace market, customer, and competitor analyses to assess industry trends, threats, or opportunities.
• Assess customer needs, defense budget priorities, acquisition trends, and geopolitical developments to inform strategies.
• Support annual strategic planning processes, portfolio reviews, and long-range business unit planning.
• Contribute to acquisitions, divestitures, and other financial transactions via modeling and due diligence support.
• Construct analytical models for strategy analyses and assist in senior-level briefings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Ability to drive results

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

S&P Capital IQ

FactSet

Bloomberg

Job description

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

What You Will Do

• Support the development and execution of RTX’s enterprise and business unit strategies aligned with long-term growth objectives
• Conduct defense and commercial aerospace market, customer, and competitor analyses to assess industry trends, threats, or emerging opportunities
• Assess customer needs, defense budget priorities, acquisition trends, and geopolitical developments to inform strategies
• Support annual strategic planning processes, portfolio reviews, and long‑range business unit planning
• Contribute to acquisitions, divestitures, other financial transactions and strategic opportunities by supporting financial modeling, presentation development and due diligence execution
• Construct analytical models in support of various strategy analyses
• Assist in the preparation of senior‑level briefings, which involves summarizing and communicating insights at the right level
• Balance multiple projects while collaborating in a cross‑functional work environment

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• We Prefer Aerospace & defense, industrial, or technology sector experience
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects/teams, handle ambiguity and independently drive for results
• Strong problem‑solving skills (prioritization, critical thinking, hypothesis creation, etc.)
• Ability to think pragmatically – not just theoretically – and drive execution of concepts
• Experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Outstanding multi-tasking and teamwork capabilities
• Familiarity with financial data services (e.g., S& P Capital IQ, Factset, Bloomberg)
• Proven ability to listen, negotiate, influence and persuade others

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

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.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.