We are looking for you to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 4 based in Sunnyvale, CA
What you will get to do:
- Performs normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; interviewing callers and making proper referrals; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving, referring, or answering mail.
- Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures.
- Gathers, compiles and reports on information relevant to supervisors assignment.
- Creates purchase requests and supports other procurement activities. Maintains QMA SharePoint site.
- Assists with onboarding new employees with IT equipment and seating assignments.
The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written and verbally, and have the ability to maintain SharePoint site. This position is fully on-site.
Basic Qualifications for the Administrative Assistant 4
- High School diploma/GED with 6 years of experience as an administrative assistant or similar field.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Experience arranging meetings and conferences.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as an Administrative Assistant in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience creating purchase request and supporting procurement activities.
- Experience maintaining Quality Mission Assurance SharePoint site.
- Experience assisting onboarding new employees with IT equipment and seating assignments.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00The 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 GED
- 6 years of experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar field
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience arranging meetings and conferences
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Administrative assistant experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience creating purchase requests and supporting procurement activities
- Experience maintaining a Quality Mission Assurance SharePoint site
- Experience assisting with employee onboarding, IT equipment, and seating assignments
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
