Administrative Assistant

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Manchester, IA, USA
In-Office
53K-101K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Provide onsite administrative support to multiple Operations leaders: manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, book travel, prepare expense reports and purchase requisitions, support events and onboarding, handle visitor security desk duties, order supplies, assist with PowerPoint and general projects, and maintain confidentiality while improving processes.
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Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-MANCHESTER-185 ~ 901 S 10th St ~ S 10TH

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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. 

We are currently searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Manchester, IA. This is an onsite position who supports multiple leaders in Operations and others at the Manchester site. As an Administrative Assistant, you will need to demonstrate a strong ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for upholding Collins’s values by demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, leadership, and a level of service that goes above and beyond the basics. Your ability to anticipate your leaders’ needs and proactively solve problems before they arise, will be key.  

A successful candidate must demonstrate stakeholder management skills, show flexibility, and have exceptional time management to keeping things running smoothly, strong verbal and written communication. Also, the candidate must be solutions-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity and have a passion for process improvement. 

What You Will Do

  • Proactively manage hectic and complex calendar for leadership team. Priorities based on customer meetings, program cycles, fiscal calendars, current projects, and team needs

  • Coordinate internal meetings, full staff meetings, all hands meetings, off-site meetings, one-on-one meetings, etc

  • Book domestic and international travel within travel policy, considering travel visas, costs and proper documentation

  • Prepare expense reports and purchase requisitions

  • Effectively interface with employees from other business units and leaders inside and outside the company and recognizes key players within all organizations

  • Supporting onsite and offsite business meetings, including, food orders, luncheon planning, visitor requests, guest Wi-Fi, DT troubleshooting, conference room, and planning of other business-related meetings as requested

  • Organize space planning for the site

  • Assist with PowerPoint presentations; Microsoft applications when needed

  • Help plan and execute employee morale events and activities to enhance engagement

  • Security desk duties including checking in visitors/customers and providing temporary badges

  • Order office supplies and kitchenet supplies for the site

  • Assist in tasks associated with onboarding of new employees

  • Preform other general administrative and project duties as requested by leadership

  • Job duties may change at any time due to business need

  • Have the ability to handle confidential material with the utmost discretion

  • Ensure communications are clear, thorough, and specific, with attention to follow-through

  • Accountable with a high degree of initiative; ability to balance fluctuating workload and tasks

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience  

  • Administrative background

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, MS Teams, Concur, SAP, and SharePoint

  • Proven ability to manage tasks, work under pressure and consistently make deadlines

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 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! 

  

May be eligible for relocation. 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: 

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

Collins Aerospace, a 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 REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 

*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.   

  

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 53,100 USD - 100,900 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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Skills Required

  • AA/AS degree or 2-year post high school training with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
  • Administrative background
  • U.S. citizenship (required to access certain necessary systems)
  • Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, MS Teams, Concur, SAP, and SharePoint
  • Proven ability to manage tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs with company matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions are emphasized as strengths across business units. Structured retirement elements, including plan variations that add a separate employer contribution, bolster total rewards for many roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with HSA participation and company seeding, alongside wellness incentives. Core health offerings are presented as comprehensive for many U.S. employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO in some groups and alternative schedules like 9/80 or every‑other‑Friday off expand time‑away options. Year‑end downtime in parts of the organization further enhances perceived flexibility for time off.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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