Administrative Assistant

Northrop Grumman

. Provide administrative support for the Space Systems Business Development organization .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,600 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive administrative support capabilities, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with travel and expense reporting systems like Concur or SAP. Proven ability to manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, and interface with executive-level contacts while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Administrative SupportExpense ReportingMicrosoft Office SuiteTravel CoordinationDoD Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Expense ReportingTravel CoordinationMeeting CoordinationCalendar ManagementLogistics PlanningSchedule DevelopmentPresentation PreparationDocument ManagementData EntryEvent Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSharePointConcurSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Corporate SettingExecutive SupportGeographically Dispersed TeamSensitive EngagementsProfessional Administrative Support

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support for the Space Systems Business Development organization
Plan travel
Manage expense reports
Plan and execute meetings
Develop and track schedules
Support budgets
Coordinate events and meetings with other Administrative Assistants and Business Operations leads
Prepare presentation materials for executive leadership teams
Support logistics planning and execution of meetings across unclassified and classified computer systems
Support sensitive engagements inside and outside the company
Proactively manage calendars, travel, and scheduling conflicts
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of professional administrative support in a law firm or other corporate setting
Extensive experience with timely and accurate expense reporting for complex travel scenarios
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities across a geographically dispersed team
Experience interfacing with executive level contacts (internal as well as external)
Experience coordinating Outlook calendars, conference calls, and shared applications
Experience coordinating on and off-site meetings and/or events
Experience and proficiency with Concur or SAP for travel and expense reporting systems
Must have DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application
Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business