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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Executive Assistant to the VP Business Development

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042


Requisition ID: R10165077

Category:

Administrative Services

Location:

Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Top Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

No

Positions Available:

1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the VP Business Development.

The role and leader that will be supported is located in Falls Church, Virginia

and reports through the Global Business Office.

As a valued member of the corporate team, this Executive Assistant role is the center of day-to-day office operations and will be welcomed into a team environment where input is invited, growth is encouraged, and mutual support is the standard. This position is pivotal to the success of the organization and the successful candidate will demonstrate how they have supported their prior teams through organization, self-motivation, and task ownership skills, with the ability to accomplish duties in a high-impact, time-sensitive environment.

This position may require occasional nonstandard work hours.

The successful candidate communicates and interfaces with enterprise-wide partners, executives, administrative and line management employees. This position requires the individual to perform advanced administrative duties with exposure to sensitive information necessitating tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. Strong project management skills, emotional intelligence, political savvy, discretion, and integrity are essential for this position.

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, possess the ability to work with other professionals collaboratively, demonstrate a capability to take on new and unfamiliar tasks, and have a tremendous interest in playing a significant role as a member of the leadership team. Advanced proficiency at managing priorities and projects for senior leadership team members is required.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma and a minimum of six years additional education and/or experience in the administrative professional field or a bachelor’s degree with two years' experience in the administrative professional field.

Experience participating and hosting in-person and remote Video Teleconference meetings (i.e. Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc.)

Computer skills required include advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint, and intranet/internet proficiency.

Must have experience with travel and expense reporting systems (Concur or similar, ITRIP).

Understand the sensitive nature of working in an executive office and have good judgment, problem-solving skills, and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

Ability to work independently, foresee needs, and be proactive.

Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment and manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.

Ability to solve problems and meet deadlines with a great level of flexibility.

Ability to efficiently coordinate Outlook calendar and other routine items.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance, up to the TS/SCI level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to swiftly adapt to new tools/technologies to drive efficiency and organization across the global team.

Experience writing, proofreading, and correcting documents.

Expert level proficiency with oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to interface with executive level internal and external contacts with considerable autonomy.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple administrative projects and initiatives; experience in supporting a variety of executive levels, management level, and administrative support within an organization.

Active Top Secret, SCI clearance.

Salary Range:

$99,800 - $124,800

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.

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