Administrative Assistant 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Administrative Assistant 2 to support on-site at our Rocket Center, West Virginia location. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

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Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department and all of its team members. Examples include, but are not limited to: scheduling meetings (in Microsoft Outlook), maintaining administrative office supplies, being responsible for arranging travel, completing expense reports, tracking functional deadlines, ensuring timely completion of required departmental reports and metrics, and creating and maintaining logs for data such as plans, reports, and classified documentation.

• Additional responsibility for obtaining and managing a department purchasing credit card (“P-card”), including making purchases, allocating the expenses to appropriate financial accounts, reconciling the monthly credit card statement, and supporting periodic account audits.

• Specific support of providing document creation/assistance to the operations team includes plans, reports, presentations, schedules, and basic digital data manipulation (via Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Assist operations managers with tracking training compliance for the union operators.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience in an administrative environment

• Ability to work with confidential data and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to obtain a government classified security clearance, which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

• Ability to learn new things and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills

• Excellent skills in computer navigation and use

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including mastery of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

• Strong experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Corporation business systems, e.g., Concur, ePIC, Deltek/Costpoint, also is desirable

• Proven ability to organize work and to be proactive in accomplishing tasks

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support team with reports and correspondence

• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachability, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel

Primary Level Salary Range: $39,500.00 - $65,900.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Administrative Services