Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant 3RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for an Administrative Assistant 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is an in-office position, located on site in Charlottesville, VA; unable to accommodate a telecommuting/hybrid arrangement. We offer flexible work arrangements (8/40, 9/80), exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, agile professional to support our dynamic team. The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Communicating with internal and external customers and executives, professionally representing the corporation and organization.Providing active calendar management: scheduling meetings, categorizing/color codes for ease of consumption, deconflicting incoming requests based on priorities, keeping team apprised of short notice changes, maintaining discretion regarding executive calendars and contentMeeting support: preparing rooms ahead of meetings, logging in to the computer, joining teleconference, opening files; managing catering, coffee/water service, as required.Managing workspaces: ensuring conference room equipment, kitchens, hallways, printers remain in reasonable working order, submitting tickets and following-up with Facilities/IT, when necessaryMaintaining a high level of teamwork: promoting collaboration, fostering communication within the team, providing support & coverage for other AA's, as needed.Making domestic and international travel arrangements, preparing expense reportsOrdering necessary supplies and maintaining inventory with budget approvalCoordinating visitor requests, hoteling assistanceBasic Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience working in a customer service or administrative support roleHigh proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, having the ability to create and manipulate professional deliverablesFull mastery of digital collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and knowledge of protocols for virtual or hybrid gatherings, understanding features (chat, screenshare, breakout rooms), ability to troubleshoot and solve minor issues in real timeClear verbal and written communication style (correct spelling, grammar, etc.)Ability to multi-task with competing priorities in a positive mannerAbility to lift ~25 lbs. dailyPreferred Qualifications:Executive leadership administrative support, to include management of proprietary data and handling of sensitive informationExperience working with travel agencies and partners to coordinate itineraries for domestic and international travelExperience coordinating high-visibility meetings, and other events/activities for distributed teamsFamiliarity with Northrop Grumman-specific systems (Concur, CaterTrax, DSEA, iTRIP, Facilities Maintenance Requests, SmartBuy, etc.)Experience making catering arrangements for meetings and large eventsKnowledge of NGC resources, policies, and proceduresAbility to obtain Security ClearanceBachelors/Associates DegreePrimary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00The 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.