Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join the team!
The Administrative Assistant will:
Organize and update Group Manager’s calendar, arrange meetings, greet, and accommodate guests, communicate and work with other admins with the organization to achieve department goals, discreetly handle sensitive paperwork, communicate with employees at all levels
Provide daily support to the Group Manager, Section Managers, Staff, and department employees
Act as Travel Coordinator for managers within the Department, being knowledgeable of travel policies and procedures, assisting personnel in travel authorizations, bookings, and expense report submissions, and providing periodic training to new employees on travel policy and practices
Act as Training Coordinator, consisting of the maintenance of training documentation and records, training classes, general report generation, non-compliance reporting, etc.
Utilize Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel to create, maintain, and edit a variety of presentations, spreadsheets, and documents for audiences of all levels
Utilize Microsoft SharePoint and Smartsheet to maintain, revise and create sites and sheets as needed
Collect agenda topics for upcoming meetings using the weekly SharePoint page
Collect actions and follow up with actioners to get the actions completed and statuses updated ahead of the meetings
Publish minutes from the meetings that include decisions made and actions taken
Compile and distribute weekly email on meetings relevant to the team with agendas
Utilize skills to copy / scan / email and fax
Apply in-depth understanding of role to be able to listen to requests for assistance and follow-through with little to no supervision to obtain desired end product
Maintain office supplies from ordering through distribution
Possess knowledge and understanding of contract/company procedures to direct employee questions to the correct department/contact appropriately
Use experience and good judgment to generate and disseminate information across the group, utilizing distribution lists with little or no review required
Regularly status appropriate employee action(s) to ensure timely completion needed by any department (travel, credit card, HR requests, training, etc.)
Professionally represent the Department when communicating with internal and external customers (i.e. phone messages, greeting guests, reach back, etc.)
Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Requires a HS diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Must possess intermediate to advanced level computer skills in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word in order to transform handwritten outlines/rough drafts into presentations or assemble basic presentations with little to no direction or input
Must be proficient with Microsoft suite of products to develop and maintain spreadsheets, host meetings, and prepare presentations
Must possess sufficient computer knowledge to quickly learn MS SharePoint to create, revise, and maintain SharePoint sites
Must be proficient in basic copy/scan/email/fax operations
Must demonstrate key competencies in the areas of communication, planning and organizing, flexibility and adaptability, customer service, problem assessment and problem solving, attention to detail, and teamwork
Requires excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
Requisition Preferences:
This position is 100% in office.
Experience using and developing worksheets, dashboards, and automations in Smartsheet strongly preferred
Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry highly preferred.
Why Join Our Team?
Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!
See What We Do
Aerospace Solutions Overview
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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