Administrative Associate Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Date Posted:
2026-06-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON
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: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
For more than 70 years, scientists and engineers in a wide range disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We partner with the best technical talent in academia and industry to challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions. Our culture enables all employees to find purpose, thrive, and succeed. By creating an environment where all opinions are valued, risk-taking is encouraged, and excellence is rewarded, we allow our employees to do their best, most important work. We offer industry-leading benefits including 100% paid tuition program, a generous 401k company match, a Retirement Contribution, performance-based incentive plans, an onsite gym and game room, paid parental leave, paid time off and all kinds of employee discounts.
The following position is to join our BBN Technologies team:
Role Overview:
Are you someone who likes variety, a fast-paced environment and can think fast on your feet to shift priorities? Are you an administrative professional that enjoys building relationships with internal and external customers, who can exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, has strong organizational skills and can communicate well with all levels of management? If you answered "yes," then RTX BBN wants to hear from you. BBN's Collaborative Administration Group, called POST (Professional Office Support Team) has an opening for a Full time Administrative Associate who will provide administrative support for professional, technical and engineering co-workers at various levels. This is an on-site role, located in Arlington, Virginia.
What You Will Do:

• Provide administrative support to the Business Unit (BU) group's senior leader and employees who are primarily located or assigned to the BU in BBNs Arlington, VA office.
• Collaborate and support all other administrative teams within the organization when necessary.
• Maintain senior leader calendar for meetings, events, vacation, and travel.
• Answer routine questions on policies and procedures as it relates to the administrative performance, including expense reporting, group meals, etc.
• Coordinate internal meetings and functions, including arranging for visitors and ordering catered food.
• Assist in meetings - drive slides or other material for zoom and/or in-person formats.
• Create and process trip/expense reports for leader and staff, and vendor check reimbursements.
• Maintain log and track ongoing and outstanding travel claims.
• Arrange/assist with travel reservations and process expense reports.
• Coordinate with TA staff and or managers on interview schedules.
• Assist with new employee onboarding requirements for Business Unit employees in Rosslyn, as needed.
• Coordinate, assist and potentially generate export paperwork requirements as necessary.
• Assist Facilities in coordinating office moves within the Business Unit when required.
• Assist in maintaining company document repositories.
• Order office supplies and maintain stock.
• Coordinate and participate with other administrators across the business to build rapport and foster a collaborative environment.
• Provide support, guidance and input on evolving business changes, process improvements and the like.
• Assist Communications to track support tickets to include managing the company store relationship for Business Unit or Rosslyn staff.
• Support government property inventory barcoding, tracking, and periodic audits.
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

What You Will Gain:

• Opportunity to leverage and further develop your customer service, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Work in a collaborative environment and develop leadership qualities including facilitation, collaboration, and influential communication.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress in your career.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• 6+ years of related experience.
• This position requires a U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• A focus on customer service.
• Experience managing and coordinating calendars for leaders or teams.
• Experience processing travel and expense documents for leaders and team members, coordinating and assisting with site meetings and events.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively and expeditiously complete tasks.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and initiative are essential in this role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Light occasional domestic travel, as needed in support of another site.
• Proactive in managing tasks; anticipate events and respond to changes (schedules for example); an ability to think outside the box are essential to this role.

What We Offer
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
This position is onsite at our Arlington, VA, office and requires a security clearance.
To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:
A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
Business development, programming, contracting, finance, and HR support.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Work Location: Onsite - Arlington, VA
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
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 58,400 USD - 111,000 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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