Requisition ID: R10189349- Category: Administrative Services
- Location: McLean, Virginia, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25 of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Embark 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.
Are 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 a Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Corporate Vice President and President of Space Systems sector. This position is located in our McLean VA facility. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
This position provides a broad range of administrative support and requires excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to interact confidentially with all levels of management.
Keys to success include:
- Working well under pressure.
- Ability to solve problems, both independently and in collaboration with key stakeholders across the ELT and their organizations.
- Leadership skills to foster collaborative environment with a team of executive assistants.
- Proactive mindset, self-motivated, well organized and detail oriented for fast-paced environment and competing priorities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Role and Impact:
- Provide proactive and comprehensive administrative support to the President of the Space Systems sector.
- Manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs and ensure executive’s time is optimized for maximum efficiency.
- Act as liaison between executive and internal/external stakeholders.
- Support long-term calendar planning and strategy for business operating rhythm.
- Handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature.
- Collect and prepare information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals, including deliverables such as review packages for Sector President.
- Prepare presentation materials for board of director meetings.
- Make high level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company.
- Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Facilitate program meetings, executive meetings, and customer visits.
- Demonstrate a wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered at the executive level.
- Operate independently to meet requirements of leadership team and offering expertise to assist other functions within organization.
- Assist events and activities of major organization initiatives.
- Report generation and compilation.
- Proactively manage calendar and travel.
- Other duties as assigned.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of professional executive level administrative support in a corporate setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
- Computer skills required include advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), SharePoint, and intranet/internet proficiency.
- Proactive, highly motivated and adaptable, with excellent organizational skills including the ability to juggle multiple tasks, changing needs, and competing priorities across a geographically dispersed team.
- Experience interfacing with executive level internal and external contacts with autonomy.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and proven success in organizing, prioritizing, and completing assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to efficiently coordinate Outlook calendar, conference call, and shared link applications.
- Experience coordinating both on and off-site meetings and/or events.
- Ability to travel up to 20.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance and SCI access. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman’s specific systems (SAP, Concur, Facilities requests, IBUY, etc.).
- Knowledge of NGC resources, policies, and procedures.
- Experience and proficiency with Concur (or similar) travel and expense reporting system.
- Current TS/SCI security clearance.
Salary Range: $99,500 - $165,800
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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 Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
