Executive Assistant - Strategy & International (Rosslyn)

Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Strategy & International Raytheon Strategy and International is looking for an Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Strategy & International. This position provides high-level support and plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Executive Assistant manages a wide range of administrative and operational responsibilities and serves as a key partner to the Vice President and a geographically dispersed team. You will operate independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and proactively anticipate the needs of the organization and its leaders. The Executive Assistant must exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion. This onsite role will be based in Rosslyn, Virginia. What You Will Do Serve as the primary liaison between the Vice President and senior executives. Manage multiple priorities and a dynamic, confidential schedule. Coordinate and outline tasks across the organization, as needed. Provide a full range of executive office support. Maintain and prioritize the Vice President's calendar and appointments. Screen and communicate information on behalf of the Vice President. Monitor email, capture action items, and track deadlines. Address inquiries and resolve or escalate concerns proactively. Build strong relationships with other executive assistants. Plan and coordinate meetings and events, including logistics and materials. Lead invoice processing. Prepare meeting materials and coordinate pre-briefs when required. Arrange domestic and international travel; manage expense reporting. Identify and resolve administrative issues with minimal oversight. Ensure compliance with RTX policies, procedures, and security requirements. Recommend improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience. Prior executive-level administrative experience. Experience planning and coordinating international travel. Experience with calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, event planning, and preparing expense or data reports. Ability to understand and comply with RTX policies, procedures, and security requirements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements. Qualifications We Prefer Experience reviewing multiple reference sources and compiling data for reports and correspondence with minimal supervision. Extensive knowledge of systems such as Workday, empowerU, MeetingSmart, RGEMS, WebTE, TravelSmart, METS, BCAR, RShare, SNOW, and electronic collaboration and video conferencing tools. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime or extended hours. Comfort using mobile devices to enhance productivity. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and professional correspondence. Self-starter capable of working autonomously in a high-visibility, high-pressure environment. Ability to prioritize multiple inputs from global stakeholders, respond quickly to non-routine requests, and maintain accuracy and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and define clear scope boundaries when requests fall outside the role's remit. Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and within a matrixed environment to drive aligned outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and partner with stakeholders at all levels. Raytheon