Summer 2024, MBA intern: Corporate Strategy & Development

Date Posted:

2023-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA108: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington 1100 Wilson Boulevard , Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

Role Overview:

Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) is responsible for shaping the future strategic direction of the company in addition to identifying and vetting potential M&A targets for the company. CS&D reports directly to RTX’s President & CEO and the team serves as advisors to RTX leadership on the highest value issues and opportunities facing the company.

The CS&D MBA intern will gain exposure to Strategy and M&A at the executive level, create meaningful impact to RTX’s exciting technology and growth portfolio, and join a group with a history of developing successful leaders.

Primary Responsibilities:

MBA Interns are an integral part of the CS&D team, supporting active strategic projects and transactions during their time in the group. Past interns have been given self-directed strategy analyses and have presented their findings to senior management. Interns will have an assigned mentor, typically a past MBA Intern.  Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Analyzing market opportunities and competitive dynamics
  • Evaluating potential acquisition targets (including valuation, structuring and actionability)
  • Developing presentations for Raytheon Technologies leadership and the Board of Directors
  • Supporting active M&A transactions

All CS&D team members are also expected to:

  • Monitor competitive dynamics and M&A activity in RTX end markets and among corporate and business unit peers
  • Build productive relationships with RTX business units to understand their businesses and strategic objectives

Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent business judgment, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to take ownership of assigned projects, handle ambiguity and independently drive for results
  • Ability to understand financial statements and construct discounted cash flow models (whether from prior work experience, MBA coursework, or self-study)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience building credibility and respect across functions and organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior strategy work (at a top-tier consulting firm or in a corporate strategy role) or transactional experience (at an investment bank or in a corporate development role)

Education:

  • Currently pursuing an MBA. Please submit a copy of your academic transcripts with your application.

Work Authorization Status:

  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Work location:

Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Farmington, CT; or Remote

    RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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    Organisation: 
    Raytheon Technologies