General Manager Administrative Partner (EIS and Facilities)

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary 

Enterprise Information Services (EIS) and Facilities are two Divisions within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The EIS Division is responsible for Aerospace’s classified and unclassified enterprise IT environments and supports a wide range of components, including equipment, collaboration tools, communication systems, security measures, and business, technical, and scientific tools. The Facilities Division maintains infrastructure and corporate campuses, plans upgrades, and invests in developing future properties to include providing space occupancy planning, design and engineering services; construction management; building and ground maintenance for all corporate owned and leased facilities, and equipment.

We are seeking a driven and confident senior-level Administrative Partner to work directly with the General Managers of EIS and Facilities, operating as a true partner to help drive the success of the team and organization. As an integral member of each of their management teams and focal point for both divisions, the ideal candidate will be strategic and forward-thinking, capable of anticipating needs, making informed recommendations, and actively contributing to planning and decision-making processes. This individual will streamline workflows, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and provide collaborative administrative leadership to enhance operations. Proactive and independent problem-solving, ownership of processes, and effective communication with leaders, colleagues, and customers across the enterprise are essential to ensure smooth operations and timely achievement of internal and external deadlines.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a partner, representative, and point of contact for GM by working closely with and fostering connections with internal management, government customers, contractors, and external senior leaders​ 

• Oversees coordination of employee support for the group/division/sub-division (office space, on-boarding, timesheet administration/auditing, training requirements, supply/equipment orders) 

• Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and information for the leader(s) to facilitate efficient decision making​ 

• Manages special projects from initiation through completion, tracking action items and deliverables to ensure accountability

• Coordinates division, corporate, and customer reports/deliverables/org charts (compile/edit/publish)​ 

• Provides input and feedback on GM/Division-level activities and decisions​, with follow-up communications and coordination  

• Executes strategic, proactive, and complex calendar/meeting/event planning management and conflict resolution 

• Arranges travel coordination, logistics, and expense reporting for senior leadership 

• Improves and ensures effective processes/systems within the division that provide superior organization, efficiency and industry-lead technical best practices​ 

• Collaborates with admins across the corporation to achieve coverage and increase efficiency and consistency

• Leads by training and mentoring admins and is a role model by demonstrating professionalism, team collaboration, technical expertise, and leadership behavior that is consistent with the company's values​ 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the General Manager Administrative Partner (EIS and Facilities) include:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required

• A minimum of (3) years of professional administrative experience is required

• Advanced administrative skills: project coordination, strategic execution of tasks, organization, detail-oriented, writing, and proofreading  

• Advanced te