Administrative Assistant 4

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In-Office
67K-111K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports multiple manufacturing directors by managing complex calendars, coordinating onsite and offsite meetings, arranging meals and travel, preparing expense reports, maintaining training records, organizing data, and developing presentations. Serves as an administrative point of contact for manufacturing concerns, coordinates with administrative teams, and performs varied assignments independently in a full-time onsite environment.
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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 - Marine Systems (Operations) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Sunnyvale, CA.


What You’ll get to Do:

The Administrative Assistant 4 for the Operations team within Marine Systems will primarily support the Senior Director of Manufacturing and other Manufacturing Directors. The position will coordinate with other Administrative Assistants supporting departmental directors on campus as well as the administrative assistants at the sector and divisional level. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The position will report directly to the Senior Director of Manufacturing and will have a limited number of direct reports supporting specific assignments.


Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Support multiple directors in the Sunnyvale, CA location
  • Coordinate meetings: onsite and offsite to include ordering meals, setting up online Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  • Maintaining departmental records for training purposes
  • Support data calls: collection and organization of data using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Prepare presentations in PowerPoint including creating and compiling information from multiple sources
  • Booking travel and preparing expense reports
  • Point of contact for administrative manufacturing concerns and questions
  • Work on site full time

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of experience supporting a variety of executive leaders in a manufacturing/government environment.
  • Computer skills required: Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
  • Experience with Confluence or similar system.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, changing needs, and competing priorities.
  • Experience handling complex calendars including coordinating both on and off-site meetings and/or events.
  • US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SharePoint (or equivalent) and intranet/internet proficiency.
  • Experience with making travel arrangements.
  • Experience with Concur (or similar) reporting systems for domestic and international travel.
  • Ability to compile/ generate reports and presentations.
  • Complete a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision and with high quality.
  • Efficiently coordinate Outlook calendars

Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 6 years of experience supporting executive leaders in a manufacturing or government environment
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
  • Experience with Confluence or a similar system
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Experience managing complex calendars and coordinating onsite and offsite meetings or events
  • U.S. citizenship
  • SharePoint or equivalent intranet/internet proficiency
  • Experience making travel arrangements
  • Experience with Concur or similar travel reporting systems
  • Ability to compile and generate reports and presentations
  • Ability to complete varied tasks with minimal supervision and high quality
  • Efficient Outlook calendar coordination

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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