Administrative Assistant Position 4 w/Poly - Military Veterans

Requisition ID: R10175340

* Category: Administrative Services

* Location: McLean, Virginia, United States of America

* Clearance Type: Polygraph

* 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. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we ’II support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you ’II have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Start your future with a new mission, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, located in McLean, VA, has an immediate need for an Administrative Assistant 4.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a multi-faceted Administrative Assistant 4 requisition, for the support of a restricted program as it relates to all applicable federal, contractual, customer and company requirements.  This program is part of a small program team and helps provide direct support to the successful accomplishment of program cost (invoicing and vendor payment) tasks while assisting the Program Manager oversee all fiscal aspects of the Program.  Candidate will be responsible for processing all Program invoices, assist in tracking Program budget, draft and submit Purchase Requests (PRs) and process received Purchase Orders (POs).  Candidate will help coordinate and resolve all Program billing and invoicing queries.  Administrative Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  perform a variety of activities in support of functional areas such as finance and purchasing.  Candidate will gather, collect, record, track and verify data and information from multiple sources.  Assist with management of a master calendar and Purchasing Card Program in compliance with NG policy.

Basic Qualifications:

* High school diploma and six (6) years additional education and/or experience, experience to include administrative, accounts payable, or cost project analyst experience or directly related.

* Active TS/SCI w/full-scope polygraph clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Exceptional customer/client interaction knowledge and interpersonal communications skills.

* Must possess very effective communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with: highly technical accounts payable/business NG personnel, high level customers, Admin Functional Support co-worker, and Program Managers. Objective of effective communication skills is so that all assigned administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner and that status reports can be effectively communicated to all vested parties.

* Highly motivated, organized, strong initiative, and attention to detail individual with the ability to rapidly staff a multitude of program issues while fostering effective working relationships with many levels of internal and external customers.

* Ability to multi-task and staff several Program efforts throughout the busy day.

* Ability to accurately plan, schedule, and arrange Program Administrative tasks and priorities in accomplishing objectives.

* Ability to display tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees and customers.

* The candidate must have the eagerness and motivation to adapt to and excel in a fast-paced work environment in a variety of Admin Functional Support areas.

* Computer and Microsoft desktop office software products experience.

*Salary Range: *$63,800 - $106,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.