Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant 2 or 3 to support the Global Surveillance organization onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
This position will support multiple Program Directors.
Key responsibilities include performance of all administrative and support functions for the director and other PM leaders inside the program area. The job will involve coordination among multiple functional organizations located across multiple campus locations and time zones.
The position requires a self-motivated professional who is skilled in a full range of administrative support functions; including answering phones, ordering supplies, coordinating security related functions, travel arrangements, planning team engagement activities, filing expense reports, coordinating meetings across multiple calendars, managing/coordinating guests, supporting the program group’s day-to-day administrative needs including facility requirements, and coordinating the new employees’ onboarding process.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively manage calendars for assigned staff. Prioritize and schedule meetings, handle quick turn requests, monitor and act upon upcoming needs, and resolve frequent schedule conflictsSupport reporting and presentation requirements. Collect and summarize data, prepare draft documents, plan and schedule reviews, and facilitate complete and timely submissionsMake domestic and international travel arrangements and process expense reports in a timely manner for assigned staffAttend staff meetings, publish agendas and follow-up on action itemsArrange and execute support for a variety of internal and external on-site meetings, including conference room reservations and cateringRespond to a wide variety of employee requests, provide direct support and/or resource referrals as appropriateManage and/or support special projects as assignedProvide back-up support for other administrative staff as neededGreet employees and visitors in a courteous and friendly mannerCheck visitor identification, issue visitor badges, and record visitors’ arrival and departures timesReceive, sort, and deliver incoming mail; facilitate outgoing mailings and the shipping of business itemsProvide inventory oversight and ordering/purchasing support for office suppliesThe position requires a positive team player who is flexible in attitude and dedication, with the experience and ability to effectively interface with all levels of Northrop Grumman leadership and support organizations, and customer management.
This role may be filled at an Administrative Assistant 2 or Administrative Assistant 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications - Administrative Assistant 2
High School diploma/GED with at least 2 years’ experience as an administrative assistant or similarProficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearanceBasic Qualifications - Administrative Assistant 3
High School diploma/GED with at least 4 years’ experience as an administrative assistant or similarProficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearancePreferred Qualifications
Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearanceProficiency in business and travel expense system (Concur, Edge, or similar) with complex, frequently changing travelExperience in planning, coordinating and overseeing catering for corporate meetingsStrong proofreading and document preparation skillsSalary Range: $18.99 - $31.68Salary Range 2: $22.60 - $37.64The 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.