Administrative Assistant Sr
Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Responsibilities
Description:Our Strategic and Missile Defense Systems team in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Program Manager (PM) / Director and organization.
In this dynamic role you will coordinate with other administrative assistants for coverage of shared responsibilities and projects and you may be asked to flex time to support executives as needed.
Some of your primary responsibilities in this role will include:
Administrative support
• Calendar management and maintenance
• Account for commitments made by the manager during meetings and plan for staff implementation
• Arrange for staff members to represent the PM at conferences and meetings
• Evaluate manager's schedule and establishes appointment priorities to include rescheduling or refusing appointments or invitations
• Ensure that requests for action or information are relayed to the appropriate staff members as needed
• Maintain and oversee administrative files and business continuity files
• Answer and screen phone calls and respond to emails
• Maintain PM files including telephone lists, address lists, correspondence, calendars, etc.
• Prepare documents and presentations. Perform RSVPs, and coordinate appointments for executives
• Maintain daily awareness of location/contact numbers for members of assigned employees if offsite
• Coordinate and request graphics development, printing services and IT services
• Contribute to planning and execution of employee morale and engagement events and employee event communications
• Participate in planning community engagement / volunteer events
Visitor coordination and reception
• Help coordinate visits to the facility for people planning to visit assigned Executives, to include proficiency with Lockheed Martin visit management systems
• Ensure visitors are escorted to and from the Executive Area / meeting location
• Assist visitor with maps, directions, hotel accommodations, local amenities, and internal resources
• Provide visitors with local instructions and resource requirements
Executive conference room calendars and meeting coordination
• Ensure Executive Conference Rooms are equipped appropriately and properly arranged for all PM meetings
• Coordinate, prioritize, and maintain rooms to ensure availability for facility leadership
• Coordinate with meeting sponsors for meals/refreshments when required
• Complete (for approval) and submit expense reports and requests for payment for refreshments/meals
• Issue meeting notices using Microsoft Outlook
• Set up meetings, Teams Meetings, Conference Calls and VTCs in the appropriate locations and ensure they are connected prior to start time.
Executive travel
• Coordinate and arrange travel (in-country and overseas) using the LM travel system for reservations
• Submit approved expense reports upon completion of travel and file documentation
• Prepare receipt packages for reconciliation of Corporate credit card account statements (if requested)
• Some travel required
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
• Have a minimum of 3 years of administrative support or relevant experience
• Microsoft Office application proficiency to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience working in a team environment, providing direct support to executive level management and other office personnel
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with Dept of Defense or Army customers
• Knowledge of military protocol and etiquette
• Creation of or familiarity with high-level executive processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with personnel / teammates / visitors / customers at all levels
• Must have demonstrated excellent attention to detail and quality of work
• Be proactive and willing to assist other executives in times of absences and personnel shortages
• Be a self-starter and recognize and take actions to run an efficient office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively adapt to emerging challenges and frequent changes
• Experience with International travel booking
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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