Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development

RTX (Raytheon); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Strategy & Development in Arlington, VA. You will drive long-term growth, evaluate market opportunities, and support M&A transactions.

The role partners with senior leaders to shape portfolio strategy and execute strategic initiatives. You will conduct analyses of defense and aerospace markets, assess budget priorities, and lead strategic planning, while building financial models and presenting insights to executives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 5–10 years of work experience; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Typically requires 10 years prior experience or 7+ years with an advanced degree.
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
• Strong communication and ownership of projects/teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of RTX's enterprise and business unit strategies aligned with long-term growth objectives.
• Lead 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.
• Establish productive working relationships with the strategy groups and finance functions within the businesses who might contribute to key Corporate Strategy projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

BA/BS in related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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.

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000+ 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, hyper sonics, 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, VA.

The following position is to join our Corporate Strategy & Development team (CS&D): The Corporate Strategy & Development group is responsible for driving the company's long-term growth and value creation by shaping strategic priorities, evaluating new market opportunities and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions. CS&D reports directly to RTX's President & CEO and the team serves as advisors to company leadership on the highest value issues and opportunities facing the company. The Senior Manager position will be responsible for supporting a wide range of strategy and M&A projects. This individual will partner closely with senior leaders to evaluate growth opportunities, drive portfolio strategy, and support M&A transactions. The candidate must be a methodical, structured thinker and must have the ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned projects/tasks and independently drive for results.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and execution of RTX's enterprise and business unit strategies aligned with long-term growth objectives
• Lead 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
• Establish productive working relationships with the strategy groups and finance functions within the businesses who might contribute to key Corporate Strategy projects

Qualifications You Must Have

• BA/BS required with 5-10 years of work experience. MBA and/or advanced degree from a nationally recognized program a plus.
• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Creativity and strong oral and written communication skills
• 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
• Aerospace & defense, industrial, or technology sector experience preferred

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