Corporate Strategy & Development, Principal Specialist (Hybrid)

Date Posted:2026-06-02 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQPosition Role Type:HybridU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62Security Clearance Type: None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status: Not RequiredAt 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.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.What You Will Do:This position will be responsible for supporting Corporate Development / M&A / Strategy projects. The candidate must be a highly analytical, structured thinker with a strong financial foundation and must have the ability to take initiative, set strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects / tasks and independently drive for results.Contribute to acquisitions, divestitures, other financial transactions and strategic opportunities by assisting with financial modeling, and executing due diligenceSupport the preparation of senior-level briefings, which involves summarizing and communicating insights at the right level from detailed analysesMonitor and evaluate and key peers including tracking recent events, analyzing financial statements and preparing earnings summariesSupport portfolio analysis, which involves assessing capabilities and financial metrics against strategy and market opportunitiesConduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to assess trends, threats, or opportunitiesSupport the development and execution of RTX’s enterprise and business unit strategiesSupport integration or separation planning activities for businesses undergoing acquisition or divestitureBalance multiple projects while providing clear thinking and excellent attention to detail in a dynamic work environment  Qualifications You Must Have: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 conceptsProven analytical and financial modeling skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required Qualifications We Prefer:Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to work with cross-functional teams and connect the dots between multiple data sourcesOutstanding multi-tasking and teamwork capabilitiesCreativity and strong oral and written communication skillsFamiliarity with financial data services (S&P Capital IQ, Factset) a plusStrong ability and/or experience in developing relationships; able to develop credibility and earn respect with individuals at all organizational levelsAbility to quickly identify, understand and manage organizational impacts of business strategy and process changePreferably a base of aerospace and defense domain knowledgePlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.This position is classified as:Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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