Administrative Assistant/ Principal Administrative Assistant

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Principal Administrative Assistant to support the Aeronautics Systems Communications team in Melbourne, Florida. This position requires a broad range of administrative support and requires excellent organizational and task management skills, as well as interacting with functional and program colleagues, and executives.  The selected candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment, significantly diverse assignments, and has keen attention to detail. This position is located in our Melbourne, Florida facility and reports to the Communications director.

Keys to success include:

• Working well under pressure

• Ability to solve problems independently

• Anticipates needs or challenges and takes action to address

• Completing requirements in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment

• Proactive, strategic mindset, self-motivated, well organized and detail oriented

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Roles and responsibilities include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Providing administrative support to the Strike Communications director and team, with additional to support to broader sector Communications organization

• Coordination of meetings in classified program spaces, including coordination with Security personnel across multiple sites

• Occasional copy editing or proofreading of Communications products such as leadership announcements, web or intranet copy, scripts or other multimedia content

• Facilitate transfer of company communications from unclassified networks to various restricted networks to support timely communication to hard-to-reach employee audiences

• Facilitating visits

• Collecting and preparing information for use in discussions/meetings; occasional onsite support to leadership meetings such as employee all-hands or special events

• Report generation and compilation

• Special projects or assignments

Basic Qualifications:

Administrative Assistant (Level 2)

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

• Computer skills required include experience in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency

• Proactive, highly motivated and adaptable, with excellent organizational skills including balancing multiple tasks, evolving needs, and competing priorities across a dynamic and geographically dispersed team

• Ability to efficiently coordinate Outlook calendar, conference call, and shared link applications

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Current Secret security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a special program access within a reasonable amount of time suited for business needs.

Principal Administrative Assistant (Level 3)

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

• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

• Computer skills required include experience in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency

• Proactive, highly motivated and adaptable, with excellent organizational skills including balancing multiple tasks, evolving needs, and competing priorities across a dynamic and geographically dispersed team

• Ability to efficiently coordinate Outlook calendar, conference call, and shared link applications

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Current Secret security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a special program access within a reasonable amount of time suited for business needs.

             

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 1-3 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman resources, policies, and procedures

• Experience in the defense industry and/or in a marketing communications organization preferred

• Experience supporting or working with senior executives is a plus

Salary Range: $39,500.00 - $65,900.00Salary Range 2: $47,000.00 - $78,300.00

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.

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.