Tomahawk Portfolio Executive Assistant

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

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:

Secret - Current

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.

The Tomahawk program management office is seeking an Executive Assistant who will have responsibility for the support of the Tomahawk Senior Director within the Naval Air Missiles SSBU to provide a full range of direct administrative support.  This position will report to the Tomahawk Senior Director and may support other leaders within the Tomahawk leadership team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated competencies in communication, organization, and technology. They will also have sound judgment and understand the importance of teamwork and customer service

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ site

**Relocation assistance is NOT available currently

What You Will Do:

• Perform comprehensive range of direct senior leader office support
• Serve as primary liaison between the Program Areas and other leaders within the business, corporate office, and other function interface with executive management and external customers and vendors; handle sensitive information with discretion and accuracy
• Manage workflow of multiple issues within a continuously adapting schedule for the assigned leaders and staff while remaining cognitive of the criticality, sensitivity, and confidentiality of issues both internal and external to the Company
• Maintain schedule of appointments while independently prioritizing the level importance and following protocol and procedures for contacting individuals
• Screen information and communicate instructions and information effectively on behalf of the Directors and follow up to ensure a timely response
• Monitor email, attend meetings and calls to gather action items, create and maintain a system to generate reminders of completion deadlines
• Plan and coordinate events and meetings to include customer and supplier visits, Program Management Reviews (PMRs); to include classified phones calls and meetings, conference room reservations, catering services, video conferences
• Coordinate materials prior to meetings and ensure pre-briefs are set up prior to, when appropriate 
• Compose reports, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, and memorandums.  Reviews drafts and finished documents
• Coordinate complex domestic or international travel according to policy, accurately prepare and submit expense statements
• Interface with Facilities and Security; submit security clearance requests as needed
• Provide administrative expertise in identifying problems and issues and reach resolution, with little supervisor oversight
• Understand and comply with Raytheon policies and procedures and Security functions
• Proactively identify ways to enable greater productivity and efficiency in role 
• May provide back-up support to the Vice President’s Executive Assistant Senior in his/her absence
• Expected to demonstrate high degree of professionalism

What You Will Learn:

• Stronger understanding of the Tomahawk Program as well as the Naval Air SSBU overall
• Interface with the broader Naval SBU organization

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires AA/AS Degree (or other 2 year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience supporting a large functional organization or a program office
• Prior experience with calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, and planning events
• Prior experience with expense reports, and data reports using Microsoft Office tools Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree preferred (any discipline)
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written communication (i.e. writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changes in priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to understand and comply with Raytheon policies and procedures and Security functions
• Experience in planning and coordinating domestic and international travel as well as major events, such as Program reviews, All Hands, Skip Level, Program Milestone Events and activities including numerous customer interactions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require overtime or extended hours on occasion
• Ability to represent Directors to both internal and external customers
• Ability to respond quickly and adapt effectively to non-routine requests and situations with accuracy

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 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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