Executive Administrative Assistant – Business Development (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-03-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director of Business Development. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced role that demands exceptional organizational acumen, discretion, and a deep familiarity with the processes, systems, and culture of Collins Aerospace. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership.

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive executive-level administrative support to the Executive Director of Business Development, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the Executive Director and internal/external stakeholders, including government clients, partner organizations, and internal business units

• Provide basic administrative support to the Mission Systems business development leader team including routine calendar management, travel coordination and expense reporting

• Leverage in-depth knowledge of Collins Aerospace internal systems, workflows, and processes to coordinate cross-functional business development activities and proposal efforts

• Prepare, edit, and distribute high-quality correspondence, briefings, presentations, and reports on behalf of the Executive Director

• Support coordination of capture activities, gate reviews, and proposal submissions in accordance with internal BD processes and approval workflows

• Arrange and support executive meetings, off-sites, and conferences, including agenda development, logistics, and minutes/action item tracking

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion, in compliance with ITAR, export control, and security regulations

• Coordinate with contracts, legal, finance, engineering and program teams as needed to support business development initiatives

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience

• 5+ years of executive administrative experience supporting Senior Director-level or above leadership, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with Collins Aerospace processes, systems, and internal tools — this is a non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must be able to speak in detail to this experience during the interview process

• Strong working knowledge of defense industry business development practices, including capture management, proposal lifecycles, and government procurement processes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft executive-level correspondence independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence when interfacing with senior leaders, customers, and partners

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior employment at Collins Aerospace in an administrative, program coordination, or BD support role

• Experience supporting strategic pursuit activities

• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

What We Offer​

• 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 illness insurance, 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!  

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. ​

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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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 attend select 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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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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