Executive Assistant - Strategy & International (Rosslyn)

RTX • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Strategy and International is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Strategy & International. The role provides high-level administrative and operational support and serves as a key partner to the Vice President and a geographically dispersed team. The Executive Assistant works independently, prioritizes multiple tasks, anticipates organizational and leadership needs, exercises sound judgment, and handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion. This is an onsite position based in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Requirements

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree or other two-year post-high-school training and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Prior executive-level administrative experience.
• Experience planning and coordinating international travel.
• Experience with calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, event planning, and preparing expense or data reports.
• Ability to understand and comply with RTX policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing multiple reference sources and compiling data for reports and correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of systems such as Workday, empowerU, MeetingSmart, RGEMS, WebTE, TravelSmart, METS, BCAR, RShare, and SNOW, as well as electronic collaboration and video conferencing tools.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime or extended hours.
• Comfort using mobile devices to enhance productivity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and professional correspondence.
• Self-starter capable of working autonomously in a high-visibility, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple inputs from global stakeholders, respond quickly to non-routine requests, and maintain accuracy and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and define clear scope boundaries when requests fall outside the role’s remit.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams and within a matrixed environment to drive aligned outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and partner with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Vice President and senior executives.
• Manage multiple priorities and the Vice President’s dynamic, confidential schedule.
• Coordinate and outline tasks across the organization as needed.
• Provide a full range of executive office support.
• Maintain and prioritize the Vice President’s calendar and appointments.
• Screen and communicate information on behalf of the Vice President.
• Monitor email, capture action items, and track deadlines.
• Address inquiries and proactively resolve or escalate concerns.
• Build strong relationships with other executive assistants.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events, including logistics and materials.
• Lead invoice processing.
• Prepare meeting materials and coordinate pre-briefs when required.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and manage expense reporting.
• Identify and resolve administrative issues with minimal oversight.
• Ensure compliance with RTX policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Recommend improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

Benefits

• Compensation and healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental leave, including paternal leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree