Administrative Assistant IV

SAIC is seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily business operations and provide administrative support to leadership and team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent time management abilities, and a customer-service mindset. This role is critical to maintaining efficient office operations and ensuring a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders. The role provides administrative support for a program focused on modernization of space launch ranges and digital transformation initiatives supporting the Assured Access to Space mission. The position supports integrated program management activities and is based on-site in Santa Maria, California.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to managers and team members. 

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conference rooms and virtual meeting logistics. 

• Prepare correspondence, reports, agendas, presentations, and other business materials. 

• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems. 

• Coordinate workspace assignments and office moves.

• Maintain contact lists.

• Help resolve communication gaps that affect workflow.

• Assist with timekeeping and leave-related administrative questions.

• Maintain AECC security training records and ensure completion of initial and annual training.

• Coordinate annual AECC audits.

• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reporting and deliverable trip reporting as required. 

• Identify, monitor, and order office supplies, furniture, and equipment while maintaining inventory levels. 

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external communications. 

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities and other personnel-related administrative tasks. 

• Support special projects, meetings, and events assigned. 

• Coordinate team-building activities and events to support employee engagement and team cohesion.

• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred. 

• 3+ years of administrative support experience in a professional office environment. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

• Experience supporting senior managers or executives.

• Experience with expense reporting, travel coordination, and procurement processes.

• Knowledge of SharePoint and collaboration tools.

Experience working in a government contracting or corporate environment

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.