Executive Assistant to VP

$74,900 - $124,800/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Palmdale, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Palmdale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President at Northrop Grumman provides comprehensive administrative support, requiring exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills. This role is pivotal in facilitating communication and coordination among executive leadership, ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. The position demands a proactive mindset and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the program leadership as assigned
• Collecting and preparing information for executive discussions and meetings
• Analyzing data to identify root causes of complex problems and propose solutions
• Facilitating program meetings, executive meetings, customer visits, and other events
• Arranging executive-level travel, including reservations for the company plane
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of job aspects and their application to complex problems
• Operating independently to meet leadership requirements and assist other functions
• Generating and compiling reports
• Handling highly confidential and critical details
• Making high-level contacts of a sensitive nature within and outside the company
• Exercising strong judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years' experience, including Executive Assistant experience
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint)
• Demonstrated ability to interface with executive-level contacts (internal and external)
• Ability to efficiently coordinate Outlook calendar, meetings, and other events/activities
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (last investigation completed within the last 6 years)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or associate's degree
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman's systems (SAP, Concur, Facilities requests, IBUY, etc.)
• Knowledge of NGC resources, policies, and procedures
• Advanced experience with Concur (or similar) travel and expense reporting system
• Special Program access
• Active Secret Clearance

Benefits

• Salary range of $74,900.00 - $124,800.00 based on experience and qualifications