RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a** Administrative Assistant – Level 4 **to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
As a valued member of the GMD Weapon System (GWS) program, the Administrative Assistant – Level 4 is central to daily operations. The Administrative Assistant 4 anticipates and facilitates organizational, administrative, and clerical needs to contribute to the effective operation of the team. The successful candidate will be a problem solver, able to independently execute tasks, collaborate with key stakeholders and will be expected to multi-task and balance daily activities with managing projects to completion.
The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
Serves as a focal point for the organization and communicates with internal and external customers and executives, professionally representing the corporation and organization.
Manage multiple Directors calendars and schedules appointments, prioritizes appointments, tracks schedule, prepares participants for upcoming meetings, proactively collects meeting and read-ahead materials, and ensures that key meetings are attended, and deadlines are met.
Assists in maintaining organization’s distribution lists and program announcements.
Assists with events and activities of major organization initiatives across various sites, as necessary including:
- Recurring quarterly meetings (All Hands, Customer Program Management Reviews)
- Daily Leadership tag ups and staff meetings
- Reviewing and approving Visit Access Requests (VARs), submitting data in My Lobby and creating Guestnet Accounts
Arranges detailed travel itineraries and compiles documents for travel-related meetings.
Prepares expense reports and reimbursements.
Maintains confidentiality of all business, personnel, and research matters.
Coordinate and support classified meetings as needed.
Provides operational support for special projects; researches and obtains information, helps plan and ensure follow-through of assigned tasks.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 6 years administrative experience in an office environment supporting senior level management.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) skills.
- Experience with organizing/maintaining/deconflicting schedules, meetings
- Experience with scheduling travel, processing expenses and adhering to policies
- Computer skills required include experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS channels, Outlook, Excel, etc. and intranet/internet proficiency
- Experience in Concur/ITRIP, SmartBuy
- Experience supporting organizations with multiple locations across various time zones
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Able to work well independently, and as part of a team.
- Must be able to support an in-person work environment 100% of the time
- Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree and 6 years administrative experience supporting Director or above senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision while exercising good judgment, demonstrating flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, managing schedule conflicts and providing excellent follow through.
- Previous experience supporting multiple Directors
- Experience in the Aerospace Defense Industry
- Advanced use of the Microsoft Office Suite and other software productivity tools.
- Experience participating in and hosting in-person and virtual Video Teleconference meetings (i.e. Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
- Active DoD-issued Secret security clearance is preferred or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.