Corporate Strategy and Development Executive Assistant (Onsite)

RTX•Farmington, NM

19h•$66,000 - $125,400•Onsite

About The Position

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 Corporate Strategy & Development team (CS&D): The Corporate Strategy & Development team is responsible for driving the company’s long-term growth and value creation by shaping strategic priorities, evaluating new market opportunities and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions. CS&D reports directly to RTX’s CEO and the team serves as advisors to company leadership on the highest value issues and opportunities facing the company. We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Administrative Assistant to support the CS&D Executive team. The position is onsite and based out of either RTX’s Arlington, VA or Farmington, CT office, reporting to the Chief of Staff. The role includes supporting the Corporate Strategy & Development executive team along with the broader team as needed, including the EVP for Corporate Strategy & Development, on an as needed basis. This role is full-time and onsite.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
Experience supporting executives
Experience with digital collaboration tools and video/virtual conferencing platforms
Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and Zoom
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Commitment to maintain confidentiality of all company sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated team player with desire and drive to learn and grow
Operate efficiently, learn, adapt quickly and anticipate needs
Problem-solver with sound business judgment
Excellent relationship building skills to collaborate effectively with all team members
Ability to collaborate with other administrative professionals (for both internal and external customers)
Forward thinker with proactive mindset and attention to detail
Follows directions thoroughly through fruition
Ability to participate in special projects, embrace and execute any and all other duties as required or assigned
Ability to adjust to changing priorities, timelines, and schedules with little notice
Ability to work onsite in Arlington, VA or Farmington, CT

Responsibilities

Managing calendars – understanding priorities, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently
Scheduling all aspects of travel (domestic and international) – available off hours as needed
Accurately processing expense reports with timely submission
Processing invoices prior to due date
Resourceful in getting answers to questions and communicating them effectively
Preparing for meetings to include booking conference rooms, escorting visitors, printing materials, connecting Zoom calls, and organizing catering
Maintaining team documents such as contact lists and org charts
Assisting with other administrative tasks that may require learning new systems and processes
Supporting senior leadership team members and meetings in the office as needed
Working closely with the Executive Assistant to the EVP of Corporate Strategy & Development as a team to ensure team has everything it needs to operate smoothly
Ability to travel outside of your work location as needed