Administrative Assistant 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

The Northrop Grumman Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse leaders at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. SWDC supports a wide range of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) directorates with multiple products & capabilities.  The Administrative Assistant provides a critical role in providing the organizational and administrative support required for the effective operations of SWDC and reports directly to the SWDC Program Manager.  Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide administrative support to multiple personnel in a fast paced Agile development environment
• Manage and maintain multiple Outlook calendars
• Schedule meetings, attend various technical meetings to document discussions and track actions
• Ensure appropriate meeting preparations are made (coordination of call in number, meeting materials available and printed if required, catering requests, etc…) for both internal and external meetings
• Orders and maintains office supply inventory
• Provides general support to visitors and customers
• Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from Senior Directors and Vice Presidents.
• Produces and edits correspondence and presentations; assists in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Independently coordinates and manages a variety of projects
• Schedules meetings internally and externally; coordinates & reserves offsite locations for large events, arranges catering, decorations, and manages all integration required for events
• Requests and coordinates in and out processing for SWDC Personnel at Schriever Space Force Base
• Builds successful working relationships with a diverse group of internal employees and external customers
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters and forms as required
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma and 4 years of related work experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills 
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); up-to-date with advancements in office equipment and applications.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and handle multiple tasks and managers in a fast-paced office environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to exercise discretion and respect confidentiality concerning employee information and company records
• Must possess a high level of initiative and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work well independently with minimal daily direction, as well as part of a team.
• Must be customer focus oriented; previous experience with government customers is a plus
• Must be able to work amicably with a diverse work force and respect differing opinions

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your package will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary Range: $48,200.00 - $80,300.00

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.

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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.