Spectrum San Diego

Administrative Assistant I

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Crane, IN, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Security

The Role

Provides administrative, operational, and analytical support for defense program execution. Responsibilities include representing meetings, maintaining project documentation and data, creating project plans in Microsoft Project, monitoring funding, updating spend plans and presentations, processing labor requests, and supporting inventory management. Requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to follow established procedures while obtaining and maintaining an active Secret clearance.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the operational aspects of ongoing projects, ensuring smooth project execution by coordinating logistics, maintaining accurate inventory records, organizing administrative documentation and supporting the team in meeting critical mission objectives. The position combines administrative, operational and analytical responsibilities to enhance efficiency and support successful development and execution of the program.

Meeting representation for design reviews, technical meetings, and program status reviews
Provide document and data support
Create and maintain project plans in Microsoft Project
Monitor project funding
Update spend plans
Request set up for NWAs
Provide labor NWAs weekly
Update and maintain PPT
Provide inventory management support

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate
Experience:

Experience with Microsoft Project and Excel required
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow specific instructions and established policies and procedures
Eagerness to learn industry practices and standards
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with supervisors, project leaders, and team members
A proactive, problem-solving mindset
Must be able to obtain/maintain active secret

About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Skills Required

High school graduate
Experience with Microsoft Project
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow specific instructions and established policies and procedures
Eagerness to learn industry practices and standards
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with supervisors, project leaders, and team members
Proactive, problem-solving mindset
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance