Events Coordinator - Leadership Development Program (Remote)

Location: US-VA-REMOTE

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the worlds 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do 

• As an Event Coordinator supporting the Leadership Development Program (LDP), you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality leadership development experiences. You will provide operational, logistical, and administrative support to ensure the smooth execution of program events and create a positive experience for participants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual cross-functional program events, including scheduling, venue support, catering, materials, promotional items, rosters, technology setup, and onsite coordination.
• Assist with venue and vendor coordination, including scheduling, documentation management, and communication in partnership with the LDP Director, Program Managers, and L&TD Events Lead.
• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support for program activities, including troubleshooting event or participant issues and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
• Draft, format, and update event communications, presentation materials, and leadership attendee coordination.
• Manage basic budgeting, payment, and invoicing activities related to event logistics.
• Develop and administer participant and leader logistics surveys to capture preferences and requirements (dietary needs, accessibility, attendance), and use results to guide event planning.
• Support process standardization by partnering with the Program Manager to streamline workflows and enhance the participant event experiences.
• Coordinate RTX facility tours for large numbers of participants, including transportation logistics and partnerships with security and facilities.
• Support onsite and virtual delivery of multi-day program events at and/or near major company locations as needed (up to 40% travel).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in event coordination, program administration, HR operations, or similar operational support roles, including planning and executing large-scale events and multi-day programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HR and event management systems such Workday for data tracking/reporting, and Cvent for end-to-end event management.
• Experience in Microsoft Office skills, including creating and formatting presentations, developing visual content and communications, and applying basic financial and budgeting practices such as expense reconciliation and vendor payment processing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, executive presence, sound judgment, and effective communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting learning, leadership development, or talent programs.
• Ability to create standard reports or summaries.
• Experience working in highly regulated, compliance-driven environments, ensuring adherence to policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

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

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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