SM-3 Executive Administrator / Coordinator

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant / Coordinator to support senior leadership within the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Program, part of the Shipboard Missiles organization within Naval Power. SM-3 is a critical element of the nation's sea-based ballistic missile defense capability, supporting the U.S. Navy, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and our international partners. This position plays an important role in enabling the SM-3 leadership team and broader program organization to execute that mission effectively.

The successful candidate will support multiple SM-3 senior leaders, manage complex calendars and operating rhythms, coordinate customer and leadership engagements, orchestrate meetings and events, and help maintain the information flow and organizational discipline necessary to operate a large, complex program.

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility.

**Relocation assistance is NOT available.

Will You Will Do: 

• Enable the SM-3 leadership team. Manage complex executive calendars, priorities, and commitments across the SM-3 organization; anticipate conflicts, identify competing priorities, and proactively coordinate solutions.
• Coordinate the SM-3 operating rhythm. Support recurring program reviews, leadership meetings, customer engagements, staff meetings, all-hands events, and other key program activities across SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA.
• Drive executive communications and information flow. Triage correspondence, identify priority actions, coordinate responses, and help ensure timely and accurate communication between SM-3 leadership, program teams, functional organizations, and key stakeholders.
• Orchestrate customer and stakeholder engagements. Coordinate meetings and visits involving the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Navy, Raytheon and RTX leadership, Shipboard Missiles leadership, functional organizations, suppliers, and other program stakeholders.
• Plan and execute meetings and events. Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings, including scheduling, agendas, speakers, conference rooms, Teams/Zoom, catering, A/V support, visitor coordination, meeting materials, and action tracking.
• Connect the SM-3 administrative network. Partner with administrative professionals across SM-3, Shipboard Missiles, Naval Power, functional organizations, and customer-facing teams to improve coordination and execution across organizational boundaries and multiple locations.
• Prepare executive-level materials. Develop, coordinate, format, and proofread agendas, correspondence, briefings, presentations, spreadsheets, organizational charts, and other leadership materials.
• Manage travel and expenses. Coordinate domestic and international travel, including airfare, lodging, transportation, itineraries, required documentation, and timely processing of expense reports and invoices.
• Maintain program information and digital workspaces. Help manage distribution lists, shared files, Teams channels, organizational charts, program sites, leadership materials, and other shared resources to ensure information remains accurate, organized, accessible, and current.
• Deliver operational excellence. Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, responsiveness, sound judgment, attention to detail, and independent follow-through while operating in a dynamic and mission-focused environment.
• This role requires exceptional professionalism, discretion, responsiveness, organization, and the ability to anticipate needs and independently drive actions to closure in a fast-paced program environment
• Minimal domestic travel may be required, up to approximately 10%.

What You Will Learn:

• The SM-3 mission and program portfolio, including SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA.
• Raytheon's partnership with the Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy in delivering sea-based ballistic missile defense capability.
• The structure and operation of the SM-3 Program Office, Shipboard Missiles, Naval Power, Raytheon, and RTX.
• How major defense programs integrate Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, Quality, Mission Assurance, and other functions to meet customer commitments.
• Raytheon and RTX business operations and organizational leadership practices

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience supporting C-Suite/Senior Leaders
• Prior experience managing multiple priorities, schedules, and stakeholders

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion
• Experience supporting multiple senior or executive leaders.
• Experience supporting a large, complex program or organization with multiple functions, locations, and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating senior leadership, government customer, or executive-level meetings and engagements.
• Experience booking domestic and international travel and processing expense reports using Concur.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and collaborative digital workspaces.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other productivity tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate leadership needs, operate independently, and drive actions to completion.
• Experience within Raytheon, RTX, the aerospace and defense industry, or a government program environment is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.
• Location:   Tucson, AZ
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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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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