Administrative Assistant Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman's Launch Systems is seeking an Administrative Assistant Level 3, located in Chandler, Arizona.

This role will provide administrative support to programs in a fast-paced aerospace environment, as well as overall program support coordination; facilities, onboarding, IT/IS, and training. This is a full time, on-site position; relocation assistance is not available.

Essential functions consist of (but not limited to):

• Maintain professional demeanor and act with integrity with all levels of the organization

• Provide support to leadership and team to gather or convey relevant information

• Maintain busy and dynamic calendars for multiple staff members and coordinate meetings, including customer visits, over a variety of locations and facilities

• Coordinating calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports and all forms of correspondence

• Plan and provide logistical support to leadership and the leadership team, including scheduling internal and external meetings, coordinating lunch and lunch meetings, and coordinating special events

• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite for communications, reporting, presentations and other various tasks (i.e. coordinate calendars and meetings, assembling presentations, documenting processes and knowledge sharing)

• Procure material and supplies to support organization using corporate card and internal purchasing systems

• Answer questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to troubleshoot and work with minimal supervision

• Ability to be an exceptional team player, interface well at all levels in the organization

• Ability to be collaborative, proactive, self-motivated, well-organized, detail oriented, and assertive as necessary and able to execute projects and tasks independently

• Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance which typically requires U.S. Citizenship

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Candidate must possess good interpersonal skills and agility in cross-collaboration engagements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Advanced proficiency in business and travel expense system (Concur, Edge, or similar) with complex, frequently changing travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• 7 years experience as an administrative assistant supporting large teams

• Ability to exercise good judgment while demonstrating flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, managing schedule conflicts, and providing excellent follow-through

• Demonstrates outstanding verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

• Experience participating and hosting in-person and remote video teleconference meetings (such as MS Teams)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $23.27 - $38.75

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.