Associate Strategy Director – Enterprise Planning

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Associate Strategy Director guiding Raytheon’s aerospace and defense enterprise planning. Shaping global strategy, portfolio decisions, investments, and executive recommendations.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeArlington • Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,900 - $328,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate strategy development, market analysis, and strategic planning within the aerospace and defense sector. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, deliver actionable insights, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

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Corporate Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningData AnalysisTop Secret DoD Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Business Case DevelopmentSensitivity ModelingStrategic VisualizationPortfolio AssessmentCompetitive Response PlanningScenario ModelingAnalytical Tool CreationMarket Entry StrategyGrowth Roadmap DevelopmentExecutive Presentation Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsStrategy FrameworksAnalytical Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government-Issued Security ClearanceTop Secret DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManagement ConsultingCorporate StrategyMarket StructureCompetitive Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of international and regional strategies aligned with SBUs, functions, and enterprise priorities
Integrate geopolitical, financial, and competitive insights into global portfolio recommendations
Centralize and mature the strategic planning framework for international entities
Lead end-to-end strategy engagements from problem framing through executive recommendations
Deliver market entry strategies, growth roadmaps, portfolio assessments, and competitive response plans
Advise international businesses and translate global dynamics into enterprise direction
Lead strategy and analysis for enterprise-wide planning cycles
Shape strategic narratives and translate enterprise priorities into actionable plans
Develop portfolio-level insights and recommendations
Partner with SBUs to understand markets, customers, and competitive environments
Translate enterprise strategy into unit-specific guidance
Facilitate workshops and structured discussions
Build business cases, scenario models, and sensitivity analyses
Assess mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and alliances
Develop presentations, decision memos, and visual storytelling assets for senior leadership
Create analytical tools, dashboards, and strategy frameworks
Streamline and automate strategy and analytics workflows
Apply consulting-style best practices to improve rigor, speed, and consistency
Collaborate with senior leadership across business units, finance, engineering, and operations
Some travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 12+ years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10+ years of experience
Significant experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or comparable strategic leadership
Background in a top-tier consulting firm and/or internal corporate strategy team
Recent hands-on aerospace and defense sector experience
Strong understanding of market structure, customers, and competitive dynamics
Experience leading complex, multi-workstream initiatives under tight timelines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior executives
Advanced analytical capability in data analysis, business case development, market assessments, sensitivity modeling, and strategic visualization
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing Top Secret DoD security clearance required after day 1

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available