{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6f650ca3d0ff8a7be484c1ee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f650ca3d0ff8a7be484c1ee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f650ca3d0ff8a7be484c1ee","title":"Administrative Assistant","description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\nDescription\nAt 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.\nEmbark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.\nAre you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Space Systems Business Development (BD) organization. This position will be located in McLean, VA or Falls Church, VA.\nKeys to success include:\nCollaborative approach, good listening and communication skills, and discretion interacting with leadership and representing the Space BD leadership team.\nCollaborate effectively with executive leadership administrative team to support tasks, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across functions while encouraging partnership and development.\nProactive mindset, self-motivated, well organized and detail oriented for fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and competing priorities.\nAbility to independently solve administrative issues and conflicts, with limited guidance or contact with supported principal in a timely fashion.\nIn this job, you will:\nProvide administrative support to include:\nTravel planning\nManaging expense reports\nMeeting planning and execution\nSchedule development and tracking\nBudget support\nCoordinating events/meetings with other Administrative Assistants & Business Operations leads\nPrepare presentation materials for executive leadership teams.\nSupport logistics planning and execution of meetings of varying classification levels that may span multiple computer networks (i.e. unclassified and classified computer systems).\nSupport engagements of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company.\nProactively manage calendar, travel, and scheduling conflicts, ensuring the team is well supported.\nOther duties as assigned.\nIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!\nBasic Qualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of professional administrative support in a law firm or other corporate setting.\nExtensive experience with timely and accurate expense reporting for complex travel scenarios.\nAdvanced experience in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency.\nExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities across a geographically dispersed team.\nExperience interfacing with executive level contacts (internal as well as external).\nExperience coordinating Outlook calendars, conference calls, and shared applications.\nExperience coordinating on and off-site meetings and/or events.\nExperience and proficiency with Concur or SAP for travel and expense reporting systems.\nMust have DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive TS/SCI clearance preferred.\nBachelor’s degree preferred.\nAbout Space Sector: Industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00\nThe 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.\nDepending 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.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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. 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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.\nEmbark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.\nAre you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Space Systems Business Development (BD) organization. This position will be located in McLean, VA or Falls Church, VA.\nKeys to success include:\nCollaborative approach, good listening and communication skills, and discretion interacting with leadership and representing the Space BD leadership team.\nCollaborate effectively with executive leadership administrative team to support tasks, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across functions while encouraging partnership and development.\nProactive mindset, self-motivated, well organized and detail oriented for fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and competing priorities.\nAbility to independently solve administrative issues and conflicts, with limited guidance or contact with supported principal in a timely fashion.\nIn this job, you will:\nProvide administrative support to include:\nTravel planning\nManaging expense reports\nMeeting planning and execution\nSchedule development and tracking\nBudget support\nCoordinating events/meetings with other Administrative Assistants & Business Operations leads\nPrepare presentation materials for executive leadership teams.\nSupport logistics planning and execution of meetings of varying classification levels that may span multiple computer networks (i.e. unclassified and classified computer systems).\nSupport engagements of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company.\nProactively manage calendar, travel, and scheduling conflicts, ensuring the team is well supported.\nOther duties as assigned.\nIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!\nBasic Qualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of professional administrative support in a law firm or other corporate setting.\nExtensive experience with timely and accurate expense reporting for complex travel scenarios.\nAdvanced experience in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency.\nExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities across a geographically dispersed team.\nExperience interfacing with executive level contacts (internal as well as external).\nExperience coordinating Outlook calendars, conference calls, and shared applications.\nExperience coordinating on and off-site meetings and/or events.\nExperience and proficiency with Concur or SAP for travel and expense reporting systems.\nMust have DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive TS/SCI clearance preferred.\nBachelor’s degree preferred.\nAbout Space Sector: Industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00\nThe 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.\nDepending 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. 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