Strategic Planning & Development Analyst

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
5+ years of experience in strategy, finance, corporate development, or related fields
Experience with strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Ansoff Matrix) and corporate development concepts
Experience with financial investment analysis and basic financial modeling
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, including data visualization and presentation design

M&A Pipeline Ownership: Proactively source, track, and vet potential M&A opportunities, contributing to the larger MA&D team’s efforts
Strategic Alignment & Target Analysis: Conduct strategic assessments of M&A targets, including basic financial modeling and alignment with business goals
Portfolio Analysis: Evaluate the current portfolio’s strategic fit and business attractiveness, identifying opportunities for optimization, growth, or further evaluation
Industry Trends Analysis: Assess industry and competitive trends and develop implications for the business
M&A Project Support: In collaboration with Collins and RTX Corporate Development, actively support all stages of M&A transactions in strategic alignment with Mission Systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across all business functions to gather inputs, build alignment, and deliver strategic insights that inform senior leadership decisions
Strategic Briefing & Presentation: Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations for senior leaders, providing unique perspectives and encouraging thought-provoking discussions
Change Agent: Actively challenge conventional thinking, navigate difficult conversations with tact and skill, and drive new ways of approaching problems and opportunities

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred
Aerospace and Defense industry experience, including knowledge of regulatory requirements
Experience conducting research, market analysis, and strategic assessments
M&A transaction and integration experience, including the evaluation of post-acquisition synergies and risks
Executive presence, with experience briefing and interacting with senior leaders
Proficiency in data analytics frameworks and statistical or predictive tools
Familiarity with data science languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
Experience with Power BI and Tableau data visualization tools