Corporate Strategy & Development, Principal Specialist (Hybrid)

RTX•Arlington, VA

4d•$95,500 - $181,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy & Development (“CSD”) group is responsible for shaping the future strategic direction of the company in addition to identifying and vetting potential M&A targets for the company. CSD 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.

Requirements

BA/BS required with 2-3 years of work experience.
MBA and/or advanced degree from a nationally recognized program.
Prior transactional or diligence experience (at an investment bank, corporate development role, or top-tier consulting firm)
Strong problem-solving skills (prioritization, critical thinking, hypothesis creation, etc.)
Ability to think pragmatically – not just theoretically – and drive execution of concepts
Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
This position requires a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and connect the dots between multiple data sources
Outstanding multi-tasking and teamwork capabilities
Creativity and strong oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with financial data services (S&P Capital IQ, Factset) a plus
Strong ability and/or experience in developing relationships; able to develop credibility and earn respect with individuals at all organizational levels
Ability to quickly identify, understand and manage organizational impacts of business strategy and process change
Preferably a base of aerospace and defense domain knowledge

Responsibilities

Contribute to acquisitions, divestitures, other financial transactions and strategic opportunities by assisting with financial modeling, and executing due diligence
Support the preparation of senior-level briefings, which involves summarizing and communicating insights at the right level from detailed analyses
Monitor and evaluate and key peers including tracking recent events, analyzing financial statements and preparing earnings summaries
Support portfolio analysis, which involves assessing capabilities and financial metrics against strategy and market opportunities
Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to assess trends, threats, or opportunities
Support the development and execution of RTX’s enterprise and business unit strategies
Support integration or separation planning activities for businesses undergoing acquisition or divestiture
Balance multiple projects while providing clear thinking and excellent attention to detail in a dynamic work environment