Date Posted:2026-08-18
Country:United States of America
Location:US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ
Position Role Type:Onsite
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: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
We are seeking a
Director of Strategy to lead strategy development efforts that span the entire Raytheon business, drive clarity on long-range priorities, and influence executive-level decision-making.
Unlike roles tied to specific market segments or corporate development ownership, this position focuses on independent analysis, enterprise strategy formulation, and orchestration of complex strategic initiatives.
What You Will Learn- Broad understanding of Raytheon's end-to-end portfolio, spanning domains, programs, customers, and competitive environments.
- Deep exposure to enterprise-level strategy development, environmental scanning, scenario planning, and strategic governance.
- Engagement with senior leadership across Raytheon and RTX, learning how strategy informs major business, product, and investment decisions.
This onsite role is based in one of the following locations (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 complex, enterprise-level strategy projects, including environmental analyses, competitive assessments, strategic scenarios, and portfolio-level recommendations.
- Manage cross-functional project teams to deliver strategy workstreams end-to-end including scope definition, project planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level delivery.
- Develop Raytheon-level strategic insights by synthesizing market trends, technology signals, emerging threats, policy developments, and internal capabilities.
- Build and maintain an integrated strategic picture of Raytheon's opportunities, risks, and long-term choices, advising senior executives on business implications.
- Design and execute enterprise strategy governance processes, enabling consistent planning, assessment, and strategic decision-making.
- Communicate complex strategic issues clearly and compellingly through executive presentations, strategy narratives, and facilitated discussions.
- Coordinate with functional and business leaders to translate strategic direction into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.
Qualifications You Must Have- Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 12+ years of experience.
- Experience in aerospace and defense or adjacent national security domains.
- Demonstrated experience directly managing strategy project teams, including project planning, timeline management, stakeholder coordination, and executive delivery.
- Proven impact on the strategic direction of an organization, such as influencing senior leadership decisions or shaping business priorities.
- Experience conducting market, competitive, geopolitical, or technology environmental analyses.
- Strong analytical capabilities with ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative insights into clear strategic recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate insights, develop compelling executive presentations, and influence leadership.
- Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship 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.
- Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or similar analytical environments.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated strategic judgment.
- Ability to lead with limited authority, build relationships across the organization, and facilitate consensus.
- High comfort operating in ambiguous environments and shaping structure from complexity.
What We OfferOur 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.
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
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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 204,800 USD - 389,200 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.
