Administrative Assistant

Itron•Liberty Lake, WA

22d•$44•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides essential, customer‑centric operational support to Networked Solutions R&D leaders and the broader R&D organization. This role enables teams to focus on high‑value, innovative work by ensuring day‑to‑day administrative and business processes run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. This position is well suited for a proactive, highly organized professional who works with integrity, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative technology environment serving the Utilities & Energy sector. This role requires comfort working independently, partnering closely with senior leaders, and continuously improving how work gets done.

Requirements

Previous experience in a clerical or administrative support role, preferably in a professional or technology‑focused environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience working with Oracle or similar enterprise systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and adapt quickly in an agile, fast‑paced environment.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate authentically and effectively with leaders, peers, and partners.
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and discretion when supporting senior leaders and handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Experience supporting teams within a technology, engineering, or R&D organization, ideally within the Utilities & Energy sector.
Experience contributing to process improvements, administrative efficiencies, or operational best practices.
A customer‑focused, service‑oriented mindset with a passion for enabling others and improving how teams work together.

Responsibilities

Provide reliable, accountable administrative support to multiple Networked Solutions R&D leaders, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and confidential information is handled with professionalism and discretion.
Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate logistics, and reserve conference rooms in a way that supports agile decision‑making and cross‑functional collaboration.
Enter requisitions for purchase order generation, manage purchase orders, receive and review invoices, and submit documentation to Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and related logistics, with a focus on efficiency, cost awareness, and a positive employee experience.
Monitor, order, and organize office supplies to ensure teams have the tools needed to work productively without disruption.
Prepare, edit, format, and maintain documents, reports, memos, and presentations that support clear communication, alignment, and innovation across the R&D organization.
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes, improve workflows, and enhance operational effectiveness, demonstrating an innovative and continuous‑improvement mindset.