Executive Assistant to Sr VP/GM

Executive Assistant

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our EMS Division!

Are you a seasoned and highly professional Executive Administrator who thrives on ensuring the success of busy Executives? If so, then Curtiss-Wright has a fantastic opportunity for you to elevate your career!

Supporting our Sr VP, General Manager of our EMS Division, you will provide advanced administrative and business management support while remaining involved in the business and a true ambassador inside and outside of the company.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Location: Hybrid Schedule. Must be in Philadelphia/Aston PA area. Three days per week in office, two days can be remote.

Salary: $85,000 - 105,000 per year Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

• Functions as the central contact for all Sr Staff members' meeting agendas, schedules, and action notices as needed
• Coordinates administrative and logistical details associated with the day-to-day operations of the Executive
• Performs a variety of secretarial duties, which may be complex or confidential to include travel arrangements, travel itineraries, agendas, advances, expense reports, submission of check requests, etc
• May negotiate with vendors for office supplies, catering, travel services, and similar services
• Prepares various spreadsheet reports to assist in data analysis.
• May provide instruction, direction and training for other administrative personnel as required
• Attends designated conferences and meetings and takes and transcribes minutes
• Prioritize conflicting needs and handle matters proactively to ensure deadlines are met
• Manage onsite meeting room space and supplies to ensure all materials are available for internal meetings

What you bring:

• Post-secondary education in a business-related field, with a minimum of 5 years previous experience of support at the senior or executive level
• Ability to anticipate and take independent action on handling requests; determine the appropriate course of action, intervene where necessary
• Proven experience in preparing documents and presentations.
• Professional demeanor and trustworthy in handling highly confidential information
• Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Superior organization skills with high attention to detail, precise, accurate, focused, action-oriented
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams; SharePoint and Concur is desirable
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
• Willing to travel to sites, events and conferences as needed
• Experience working in an engineering/manufacturing environment

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division provides high-performance pumps, valves, steam turbines, air compressors, motors and generators that are integral to powering the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet. We also supply critical reactor coolant pump technology and steam turbines for commercial nuclear power plants.