Strategic Planning & Development Analyst (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Strategic Planning & Development Analyst to join our highly matrixed team supporting the Collins Mission Systems business unit. This mid-level role plays a critical part in portfolio optimization, growth strategy, and development efforts. The analyst will conduct strategic analysis, source and vet M&A opportunities, and support investment prioritization to drive senior leadership decision-making. Key deliverables include gap analysis, M&A and divestiture pipelines, target analyses, and portfolio evaluations focused on business attractiveness and strategic fit.

This role requires both strategic acumen and hands-on analytical skills, as the analyst will provide behind-the-scenes research and analysis while also briefing senior leaders on actionable insights.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Must Have

• 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

What We Prefer

• 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

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​

• Tuition reimbursement program ​

• Student Loan Repayment Program  ​

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​

• Adoption Assistance           ​

• Autism Benefit  ​

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  ​

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  ​

•  And more!   

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Learn More & Apply Now!​ ​

 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. ​​

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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.

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