Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Survivability Production Programs Operating Unit at our Rolling Meadows, IL location to perform normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; managing executive’s calendars; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving, referring, or answering mail. Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. Gathers, compiles and reports on information relevant to supervisors assignment. Books travel and files expense reports. This position will also support logistics and administration of annual program management reviews with large groups of customers. The position supports the Operating Unit director and program management staff within the SPP OU.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage calendars for assigned staff. Prioritize and schedule meetings, handle quick turn requests, monitor and act upon upcoming needs, and resolve frequent schedule conflicts.
- Support reporting and presentation requirements. Collect and summarize data, prepare draft documents, plan and schedule reviews, and facilitate complete and timely submissions.
- Make domestic and international travel arrangements and process expense reports in a timely manner for assigned staff.
- Attend staff meetings, publish agendas and follow-up on action items.
- Arrange and execute support for a variety of internal and external on-site meetings, including conference room reservations and catering.
- Respond to a wide variety of employee requests, provide direct support and/or resource referrals as appropriate.
- Manage and/or support special projects as assigned
- Provide back-up support for other administrative staff as needed.
- Greet employees and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Check visitor identification, issue visitor badges, and record visitors’ arrival and departures times.
- Receive, sort, and deliver incoming mail; facilitate outgoing mailings and the shipping of business items.
- Provide inventory oversight and ordering/purchasing support for office supplies.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) to maintain calendars, coordinate meetings and compose briefings, reports, correspondence, and memorandum.
- Mastery of digital collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and knowledge of protocols for virtual or hybrid gatherings, understanding features (chat, screenshare, breakout rooms), ability to troubleshoot and solve minor issues in real time.
- Experience in planning and providing logistical support for meetings and events, including making catering arrangements.
- US Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Government/Military/Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
- Experience supporting multiple members of senior level management.
- Previous support of geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience in reviewing and editing written material for correct spelling and grammar.
- Knowledge of NGC resources, policies, and procedures.
- Advanced experience with Concur (or similar) travel and expense reporting system.
- SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency.
- Ability to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance.
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