Administrative Assistant

Scaled Composites is seeking an administrative assistant to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The administrative assistant will provide support for the company by performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and handling general office duties. 

Category: Shared Services

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching 

Summary: 

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 41-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 41-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and maintain calendars and efficiently schedule appointments and meetings. 
• Perform data entry tasks accurately and prepare reports. 
• Process documents including copying, scanning and faxing. 
• Provide back-up support for various roles (i.e. Travel Coordinator, Front Desk Reception, etc.).
• Other general office duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and ability to work well with a wide variety of personalities across all departments.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and computer troubleshooting.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a matrix reporting environment with a fast-paced workflow.

Essential Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand SDS