Senior Manager - Strategy Analysis (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategy to lead market, competitive, and financial analyses that inform strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations driving growth and innovation.

Responsibilities include preparing executive-level reports, supporting potential mergers or partnerships, and developing dashboards to enhance internal decision-making.

Qualifications

• In-depth strategy development and market analysis experience in defense or related sectors.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for leadership.
• Assess potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into growth plans.
• Design analytical tools and dashboards to enhance internal reporting.
• Drive automation to improve efficiency in strategic workflows.

Skills

Strategy development

Market analysis

Data visualization

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Data analysis software

Visualization tools

Modeling software

Job description

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.

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.

As the Senior Manager of Strategy, you will lead comprehensive market, competitive, and financial analyses that inform the development and execution of Raytheon's strategic initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate data, identify emerging trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive growth and innovation.

You will be responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, preparing executive-level reports and presentations, and supporting the assessment of potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Your work will play a critical role in shaping the company's strategic direction and strengthening its competitive position in the market.

The role will be hybrid based near one of our local Raytheon facilities listed in (no relocation assistance provided): Woburn, MA; Arlington VA; Farmington, CT; McKinney, TX; or Tucson, AZ.

Some travel may be required.

What You Will Do

• Lead research, analysis, and strategy development for major strategic deliverables, ensuring high-quality insights that inform executive decision-making.
• Conduct advanced budgetary and financial analyses to size markets, assess growth trajectories, segment key markets, and evaluate competitive positioning.
• Deliver timely, actionable intelligence on market trends and key customer budget priorities to support strategic planning.
• Partner with strategic business units to deepen understanding of critical market segments and the competitive landscape underpinning their strategy execution.
• Design and implement new analytical tools, dashboards, and visualizations to enhance internal reporting and support evolving business needs.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across strategic workflows.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of 5+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3+ years' experience.
• Demonstrated, recent experience in the defense industry with strong familiarity of sectors specific to market dynamics and customer priorities.
• Proven project management capabilities, complemented by clear, professional communication skills across global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in data visualization, modeling, storytelling, research, and analytical techniques such as sensitivity analysis, business case development, and market assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis tools and a capacity to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented contributor with a passion for strategic planning and a deep understanding of the aerospace and defense landscape.
• 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

• Active / transferable Secret, Top Secret and SCI clearances.
• Graduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics, demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative capability.
• Proficiency with data analysis software and analytical toolsets used to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience working within an internal corporate strategy team, consulting firm, or applying established strategic frameworks to guide business decisions.
• Deep knowledge of the U.S. Department of Defense or Intelligence Community, including familiarity with key stakeh