Administrative Assistant

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

2d•$28 - $30

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Utilizing your strict adherence to confidentiality, dedication to a job well done and strong organizational skills, you’ll provide general administrative support to managers and their staff. You’ll manage the calendars, meeting and travel schedules and associated arrangements, expense and time reporting, and other responsibilities to relieve them of administrative details and allow them to concentrate on other business activities. Your poise, initiative, and precision will shape the environment in which we all work. It’s your chance to put your talent to the ultimate test. Are you ready? What you’ll experience: Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret. A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next. Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
Related Vocational Training plus a minimum of 2 years administrative or business experience is required.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to manage frequently changing schedules and appointments as well as coordinate multiple projects and tasks.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
Self-starter who can apply discretion when dealing with sensitive information/situations.

Nice To Haves

Related Vocational Training plus a minimum of 3 years administrative or business experience, or a minimum 5 years of administrative or business experience.
Strong writing and editing skills, vocabulary and grammar.
Exceptional organization and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task high priorities.
Ability to manage and visualize large sets of data.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support to managers and their staff.
Manage calendars, meeting and travel schedules and associated arrangements.
Handle expense and time reporting.
Relieve managers and staff of administrative details to allow them to concentrate on other business activities.