Administrative Assistant 3/4

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
 

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is seeking an Administrative Assistant Level 3/4 for to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Vehicle Products Center. This position will be based out of Redondo Beach, CA. 
 

In this role, the selected candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative, detail-orientated, assertive (as necessary), and friendly in the performance of the Administrative Assistant role. The selected candidate must be able to professionally and effectively communicate both written/verbally with internal and external representatives of all levels, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment when conveying, gathering, and sharing relevant information.
 

The Administrative Assistant Level 3/4 will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

-Serve as a focal point for the organization and communicates with internal and external customers.

-Perform office functions such as arranging meetings/conferences, preparing material and setting up for meetings; answering phone calls and making proper referrals; receiving, referring, or answering mail.

-Follow up on open actions to ensure deadlines are met, and gathers, compiles, and reports on information relevant to the supervisor’s assignments.

-Make domestic and international travel arrangements and prepares expense reports.

-Assist in event planning and activities of organization initiatives and reviews. 

-Operate independently to meet the requirements of the leadership team.

-Provide operational support for special projects; researches and obtains information, helps plan and ensure follow-through of assigned tasks.

-Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other software productivity tools and can work with some supervision while exercising good judgment, demonstrating flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, managing schedule conflicts, and providing excellent follow-through.
 

Basic Qualifications for Administrative Assistant Level 3:

-High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of additional education and/or related experience

-Prior experience in organizing, maintaining, and de-conflicting schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, an active TS/SCI clearance OR

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access OR

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Basic Qualifications for Administrative Assistant Level 4:

-High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of additional education and/or related experience

-Prior experience in organizing, maintaining, and de-conflicting schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, an active TS/SCI clearance OR

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access OR

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Preferred Qualifications:

-Associate’s degree

-Experience in Concur/ITRIP, I-Buy, NG My IT, SAP

-Experience in reviewing and editing written material for correct spelling and grammar

-Experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules:  For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $88,300.00Salary Range 2: $63,800.00 - $106,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.