A/A Administrative Aide

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking a highly organized and dedicated Administrative Aide to fill a pivotal position within the D403 Technical Services department. The selected candidate will share office responsibilities with a group of Administrative Aides, so a desire to work as part of a team is essential. Cross training of all office functions is required to ensure full coverage of responsibilities. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software is essential to be successful in this role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5+ years of administrative experience
• Demonstrate error-free word processing capabilities (45 wpm minimum)
• Physically able to lift/wrap/move boxes up to 40 lbs. to prepare them for shipping
• Proper lifting skills and the ability to move boxes using a hand-truck/dolly
• Detail-oriented, methodical and organized
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent grammar, spelling and proper punctuation abilities
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years in an administrative role, particularly within a technical, quality control, or document management environment.
• Experience with document quality checks or similar tasks that require a high level of accuracy
• Prior experience in a role that involved physical demands, such as handling and packaging heavy boxes.

Responsibilities

• Quality checks of technical documents
• Distribution of internal and external correspondence
• Technical manual maintenance and distribution
• Preparing shipping documentation, packaging, wrapping and labeling heavy boxes (40 lbs.) for shipment
• Verification of technical documents prior to shipping
• Filing/record keeping

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED