Senior Administrative Assistant

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30.36–$32.56 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Reporting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Editing, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Facilities Management, High School Diploma, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Meeting Minutes, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Proofreading, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, System Validation, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, United States Citizen, Videoconferencing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
POSTED
7 days ago
Basic Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

 

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position:

Key Responsibilities

  • Prioritize and coordinate leadership calendars and meeting schedules in Microsoft Outlook, including internal and external meetings with clients and staff. Arrange coverage during absences and for visiting management.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, video teleconferences, and conference calls, including reserving rooms, preparing materials and agendas, and coordinating with Facilities and IT.
  • Capture meeting notes and action items and follow up as needed.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with employees, customers, and all levels of the organization. Screen calls, connect callers with appropriate staff, and handle or route inquiries.
  • Monitor external and internal communications, address items promptly, and bring critical issues to leadership's attention.
  • Draft, proofread, and finalize high-level written correspondence that is consistently error-free.
  • Enter, format, and proofread content in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately without exception.
  • Obtain data from various sources, analyze information, and prepare reports as needed.
  • Support preparation of recurring reports and metrics for leadership reviews.
  • Audit monthly budget reports for accuracy.
  • Organize local, domestic, and international travel arrangements, maintaining awareness of security processes for international travel. Prepare expense reports for timely reimbursement.
  • Update and maintain organizational charts, distribution lists, contact groups, and electronic and manual records.
  • Process and track new hire onboarding logistics, including badge requests, workspace setup, and IT access.
  • Coordinate with Security for badge and access requests and visitor processing.
  • Report employee moves to Facilities via the Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM) system to validate space availability, confirm department assignments, and identify unoccupied space.
  • Facilitate events as needed.
  • Collaborate with others to improve processes and procedures.
  • Work on assignments of moderate difficulty and complexity, exercising judgment in resolving issues.
  • Foster an environment of trust and teamwork, building collaborative relationships internally and externally.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision, and collaborates effectively as a team member.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities.
  • Solid interpersonal skills and professional demeanor in interacting with employees, managers, executives, and external customers.
  • Strong writing, editing, vocabulary, and grammar skills.
  • Applies a high level of discretion when dealing with sensitive information and situations.
  • Develops and follows procedures to ensure consistent work performance.
  • Effectively works within time constraints and adapts to changing circumstances.
  • Solid understanding of the general and technical aspects of the job and the company.
  • Current information technology skills and experience; ability to learn and adapt to new software tools and systems quickly.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or defense environment preferred.
Salary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range: USD $30.36 - USD $32.56 /Hr. Company Overview:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com