Strategy Director - Strategy Analysis (Arlington / Woburn / Farmington / McKinney / Tucson)

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG Position Role Type: Hybrid 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

At Raytheon, our mission is rooted in our foundational values and a higher calling - supporting our nation and allies in defending freedoms and deterring aggression. The Strategy organization provides enterprise-wide strategic insight, shaping Raytheon's long-term direction through rigorous internal and external environmental analysis. We assess market, technology, geopolitical, and competitive forces across the full Raytheon portfolio to drive Raytheon-level strategic choices. We are seeking a Strategy Director 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.

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 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.

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 Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

• The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.