Administrative Assistant – Business Development / Capture Center (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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 supports the Business Development and the Capture Center of Excellence organizations. This role provides high-quality administrative coordination in a fast-paced, high‑visibility environment and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with Collins Aerospace systems and workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting
• Support communication flow between leadership, internal teams, external partners, and customers
• Prepare and distribute professional correspondence, presentations, meeting materials, and reports
• Utilize Collins Aerospace tools and processes to assist with capture activities, and cross-functional coordination
• Plan and support leadership meetings, team events, offsites, conferences, and strategy sessions, including logistics and on-site coordination
• Handle sensitive information in compliance with ITAR, export control, and company policies
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, legal, engineering, and program teams to support initiatives
• Provide support to the Capture Center of Excellence (CCE) activities to include:
• i. Prepare rooms and logistics for capture events
• ii. Coordinate classified/unclassified room transitions with security
• iii. Manage badge access requirements
• iv.  Organize technology and supply needs for pursuit rooms
• v. Coordinate catering and ensure event satisfaction
• Support general administrative activities as directed by leadership

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
• 2-4 years supporting leaders in a professional setting; aerospace or defense industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with Collins Aerospace systems, tools, and processes required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior Collins Aerospace experience in administrative, coordination, or business development support roles
• Experience supporting capture or pursuit activities
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Active Security Clearance is preferred, not required

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. ​

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. ​ ​

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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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