Administrative Assistant

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

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 is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Technical Program Manager of the MK 48 Intermediate Maintenance Activity program in Yorktown, Virginia. This position requires a broad range of administrative support and requires excellent organizational and task management skills, as well as interacting with section managers.  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 Yorktown, VA facility.

Keys to success include:

• Working well under pressure

• Ability to solve problems independently

• 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 Technical Program Manager

• Collecting and preparing information for use in discussions/meetings

• Facilitating Northrop Grumman leadership visits

• Report generation and compilation

• Standardizing / managing job postings and assisting with hiring process

• Leading onboarding / offboarding process

• Oversee required qualifications and badges of team members

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 0-2 years of relevant 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

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

               

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred

• Current Secret security clearance

• Knowledge of NGC resources, policies, and procedures

Salary Range: $29.38 - $29.38

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal