Principal Strategy Specialist - Strategic Development (Hybrid)

Raytheon; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Strategy Specialist to drive high‑value internal and external projects advancing Raytheon’s strategic interests.

The role reports to the Director of the Raytheon Partnerships Accelerator and spans strategy evaluations, idea generation, analytical assessments, and decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 5+ years’ experience or advanced degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• Proven ability to develop strategic business cases and decision analyses.
• Strong budgeting/financial modeling and pro-forma analysis skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and financial data tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic evaluations, opportunity assessments, and idea generation.
• Prepare analytical materials for senior leadership and decision-making.
• Drive corporate development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and external relationships beyond traditional engagements.
• Collaborate with RTX Ventures and portfolio companies to identify pilot projects and new value-creation opportunities.
• Facilitate discussions between Raytheon leaders and external companies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Project management

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

FactSet

S&P Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

Location

108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ

Date Posted

2026-09-02

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

At Raytheon our Principal Strategy Specialist is responsible for executing a wide range of high‑value internal and external projects that enhance the strategic interests of Raytheon, its Business Units, and RTX. This role reports to the Director of the Raytheon Partnerships Accelerator.

This role will span across strategy evaluations, idea generation, analytical assessments, and decision support for corporate development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and other non‑traditional external relationships, and will provide exposure to Raytheon’s collaboration with RTX Ventures and their portfolio companies.

What You Will Do

• Lead and support strategic evaluations, including opportunity assessments and idea generation.
• Conduct analytical assessments and deliver decision‑support materials for senior leadership.
• Execute initiatives related to corporate development, strategic partnerships, and external relationships beyond traditional customer‑supplier or prime‑subcontractor engagements.
• Engage with the Raytheon Partnerships Accelerator under the direction of the Director, contributing to strategy development and project execution.
• Collaborate with RTX Ventures and portfolio companies, including identifying and advancing ideas for pilot projects, new collaborations, experiments, and new value‑creation opportunities.
• Facilitate partnership discussions between senior Raytheon technical and business leaders and external companies.
• Support the evaluation of merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

What You Will Learn

This role provides hands‑on experience with business‑shaping strategies, including M&A, divestitures, and strategic partnerships that influence Raytheon’s long‑term direction. You’ll gain meaningful exposure to how major strategic decisions are evaluated and executed across the enterprise, while developing a broad understanding of Raytheon’s organizational structure, product portfolio, and parts of the wider RTX ecosystem.

You will also build skills in business‑to‑business engagement, value‑creation strategies, complex negotiations, and deal‑making—strengthening overall business acumen and strategic thinking. Employees in this role typically participate in external professional development programs that provide formal training in M&A and divestiture strategy and execution.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Some travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5+ years’ prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3+ years’ experience.
• Proven experience developing strategic business cases and conducting related decision analyses.
• Demonstrated success in planning, executing, tracking, and reporting complex projects.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities, including pro‑forma business modeling, transaction valuation analysis, and discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools—especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word—as well as familiarity with research and financial data platforms such as FactSet, S&P Capital IQ, and Bloomberg.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Strong business acumen related to capital markets, key business metrics, and strategic value drivers for both public and private companies.
• Experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Exposure to investment banking, strategy consulting, or private equity activities.
• Experience analyzing and supporting corporate development initiatives and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior executive leadership.
• Proven versatility, ranging from detailed task execution to leading team efforts.
• Demonstrated success working across business functions to build relationships and lead without direct authority.
• Strong listening, influencing, and persuasion skills.

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Clearance Information

This position requires security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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