Administrative Assistant - Artillery and Combat Support

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support our Program Director within our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in York, PA.
Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of complex administrative duties for the Program Director and the Program Management Team.
Acts as an information source on organizational policies and procedures;
Gathers, compiles, and reports information relevant to a given assignment;
Participates in planning of functions;
Administers organizational correspondence control; and provides assistance to department members.
Acts as a limited project manager for short duration projects that involves training for the team as a MS Teams point person, organizational risk and opportunity management, and other effectiveness/efficiency initiatives.
Manages small projects for the leadership team.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience

• Experience in Administrative Assistance

• Experience in Calendar Management, Meeting/Event Scheduling, and Travel Coordination

• Experience in SharePoint or other Enterprise Data Management Systems

• Experience in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft 365, Teams

• Ability to provide support to the Program Management Team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and manage changing priorities

• Ability to manage, organize, and structure data to support reporting needs

• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources into correspondence, presentation materials, or reports

• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels, inside and outside of the organization

• Proficiency with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, email, and calendar software

• Forward-thinking with problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associate's Degree

• Certificate/Training in MS Office Products

• Experience in SharePoint, MS Project, Microsoft 365

• Experience in creating or improving data/file/report management processes/dashboards

• Experience in meeting/event coordination with 100+ attendees

• Experience in Defense/Government Contracting

• Ability to think ahead, anticipate needs, and proactively identify and resolve problems

• Member of PMI and possess PMP

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63454 - $101526
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.