Executive Administrative Assistant, RTRC

Date Posted:

2025-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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.

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

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) serves as the innovation hub for RTX. We conduct basic and applied research in a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment where scientists, engineers, practitioners, and subject matter experts collaborate and exchange experience. By combining a passion for science and research with precision engineering we create smart and sustainable solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Staff Coordinator & Executive Administrative Assistant supporting various leaders within RTRC. This role will report to the Executive Director, Strategic Technologies & Partnerships and Deputy Director, RTRC and will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support and ensuring a positive experience for RTRC leadership, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and proactive team player with excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency using office software, such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, and SAP.  

What You Will Do:

• Managing calendars – understanding priorities, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently

• Scheduling all aspects of travel (domestic and international) and accurately processing expense and mileage reports with timely submission

• Support executive-level communications, including organizational announcements

• Prepare for meetings to include booking conference rooms, escorting visitors, printing materials, and organizing catering

• Work closely with leadership, staff, and visitors to ensure a positive experience for individuals engaging with RTRC

• Support RTRC-level events and initiatives, leading coordination efforts among the RTRC administration team

• Maintain accurate and updated organization charts and other team documents

• Embrace and execute all other duties, as required or assigned, including serving as back-up to other administrative staff and assisting with other administrative tasks that may require learning new systems and processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an associate’s degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education or experience

• Minimum 2 years specifically supporting executive leadership

• Microsoft office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and digital collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)

• Ability and willingness to work onsite a majority of the time, supporting afterhours initiatives, as needed

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to anticipate and solve challenges with effective business judgement

• Experience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality and communicating to employees across all levels of the organizations

• Resourcefulness in finding answers and sharing information effectively, including the ability to navigate across the broader organization 

• Ability