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Administrative Assistant 2

Today Melbourne, FL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No Description 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for an Administrative Assistant 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position supports a large engineering team and will be located in Melbourne, Florida. This is an office-based role working a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off; hybrid/telecommuting not available).

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Job Responsibilities:

Manage arrangement of meetings and conferences: reserving conference rooms, creating/managing Outlook invites, coordinating / ordering meal plans, coordinating badging / visit requests as necessary, etc.

Collect, organize, and distribute mail for support team

Review drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical and spelling usage

Proactively answering questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures

Troubleshoot, provide solutions, and improving office processes if necessary

Purchase necessary supplies and maintaining inventory within allotted budget

Gather, compile and report on information relevant to supervisor's assignment in a timely and accurate manner

Manage conflicting outlook calendars, travel booking & expense reports, screening calls

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional administrative experience

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Teams (or equivalent), and SharePoint (or equivalent)

Demonstrated ability to multitask with competing priorities

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable period as determined by the company to meet business needs

Ability to lift 25+ lbs. daily (restocking printer paper for team)

Preferred Qualifications:

Current DoD Secret level clearance (or higher)

Administrative experience in the defense or government contracting industry

Experience working with travel agencies to coordinate itineraries for domestic and international travel

Experience with travel and expense reporting systems (Concur or similar)

Experience in planning, coordinating, and overseeing catering for corporate meetings

Strong ability to multi-task with competing priorities in a positive manner

Well-organized and detail-oriented

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $39,500.00 - $65,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, FL
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10204674
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-21T20:10:07

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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