Corporate Strategy & Development Senior Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-11-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTVA5: Corp Arlington, VA 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2300, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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, 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, 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, including separation and integration activities. The candidate must be a highly analytical, structured thinker and must have the ability to take initiative, set strategic priorities, and take ownership of assigned projects/tasks and independently drive for results.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to acquisitions, divestitures, other financial transactions and strategic opportunities by leading financial modeling, presentation development and due diligence execution

• Monitor and evaluate acquisition targets and key peer activities, including tracking recent events and analyzing performance / financial statements

• Support integration or separation planning activities for businesses undergoing acquisition or divestiture

• Construct analytical models in support of various strategy analyses

• Support the development and execution of RTX’s enterprise and business unit strategies

• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to assess trends, threats, or opportunities

• Establish productive working relationships with key functions within the businesses to understand businesses / strategic objectives, and execute deals / key projects

• Assist in the preparation of senior-level briefings, which involves summarizing and communicating insights at the right level from detailed analyses

• Balance multiple projects while providing clear thinking and hands-on guidance to cross-functional team members in a collaborative work environment

Qualifications You Must Have       

• 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

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance after day one

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aerospace & defense, industrial, or technology sector experience a plus

• Preferably several years of transactional experience (e.g., top-tier investment bank, corporate development role, consulting, VC)

• 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) a plus

• Ability to develop credibility and earn respect with individuals at all organizational levels

• Proven ability to listen, negotiate, influence and persuade others

• Preferred: Active and transferable security clearance

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.

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 137,000 USD - 275,000 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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