Administrative Assistant (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the engineering team and leadership while serving as a central resource for site-wide business needs. This role requires professionalism, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite role in Sterling, VA.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate onsite and offsite meetings, events, meals, and employee engagement activities.
• Arrange domestic and international travel in accordance with company policies; prepare related expense reports.
• Serve as a primary resource for general site inquiries, visitor assistance, and information routing.
• Coordinate facilities service requests, shipping needs, and office supply ordering, tracking, and organization.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, and documents using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Provide occasional calendar coordination for leaders as needed.
• Support onboarding by coordinating workspace assignments, desk setup, and newemployee resources.
• Collaborate with other administrative professionals to ensure coordinated support across teams and functions.
• Perform additional administrative and project duties as business needs evolve.

What You Will Learn

• Cross-functional site operations and coordination within engineering and site support.
• Process improvement and workflow optimization.
• High-visibility communication, customer service, and stakeholder management.
• Best practices for supporting multiple leaders and dynamic priorities.
• Tools and systems used in administrative operations, including travel, purchasing, and expense platforms.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting multiple leaders or engineering organizations.
• Experience with Concur, SAP, Ariba, SharePoint, or similar administrative platforms.
• Customer service skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
• Experience coordinating site-wide events or supporting facilities, onboarding, or operational tasks.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 47,700 USD - 90,900 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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