Administrative Assistant Job at Textron in Slidell

About This Role

Textron Systems' Slidell, LA office is seeking an organized, action-oriented, and personable Staff Assistant to join our team. This role will support the Land domain, providing daily administrative support and assisting the team in a variety of activities including:

* Working with senior management in coordinating daily activities, team communications, program meetings and other functionally specific initiatives

* Providing administrative support including meeting management, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense report management, maintaining office equipment and supplies, mail distribution, and other critical daily functions to support the business

* Utilizing various systems and tools to support project activities such as meeting set ups, status updates, and monitoring of program performance

* Supporting new and existing employees with IT requests, facilities issues, keys, and office space requirements

* Supporting business development efforts with customer support requests as needed and support the development of any needed customer, and other briefings

* Providing follow-up on written correspondence and telephone inquiries

* Serving as a helpful resource to others within the work group / department and others across the organization as needed

* Collaborate with fellow administrative support to have cross-system consistency

* Other duties as assigned by management

* Scheduling, organizing, and attending meetings to include setting up conference rooms, documenting notes and coordinating follow-up actions.

Qualifications

Education:

* Required: High School graduate with four or more years of administrative support experience

* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Position Requirements:

* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and other business applications.

* Excellent organizational abilities to plan and prioritize a variety of assignments in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to interface with senior management, cross organizations, internal and external customers, or government and community officials which requires considerable tact and diplomacy.

* Demonstrate professional demeanor, possess interpersonal qualities needed for effective collaboration.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

* Flexible Work Schedules

* Education Assistance

* Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

* Career Development & Training Opportunities

* Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

* Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

* Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.