A/A Administrative Aide

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a highly organized and dedicated Administrative Aide for the D403 Technical Services department. The role supports technical document quality checks, correspondence distribution, technical manual maintenance and distribution, and shipping preparation and record keeping. The selected candidate will share office responsibilities with a group of Administrative Aides and cross-train in all office functions to ensure coverage. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of administrative experience.
• Error-free word processing skills with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Ability to lift, wrap, and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Proper lifting skills and ability to move boxes using a hand truck or dolly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and organized.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others as a team player.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years in an administrative role, particularly in a technical, quality control, or document management environment.
• Experience with document quality checks or similar tasks requiring a high level of accuracy.
• Prior experience in a physically demanding role, such as handling and packaging heavy boxes.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks of technical documents.
• Distribute internal and external correspondence.
• Maintain and distribute technical manuals.
• Prepare shipping documentation and package, wrap, and label heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds for shipment.
• Verify technical documents before shipping.
• Perform filing and record keeping.
• Share office responsibilities and cross-train in all office functions to provide coverage.

What This Job Offers

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