A/A Administrative Aide

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Administrative Aide in Groton, CT. The role supports the D403 Technical Services department with clerical tasks, shipping preparation, and document control. Requires accuracy, team collaboration, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The position involves physical duties, such as lifting and moving up to 40 lbs., and offers opportunities to cross-train across office functions within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of administrative experience
• 45 wpm minimum word processing
• Physically able to lift/wrap/move boxes up to 40 lbs
• Hand-truck/dolly movement of boxes required
• Experience with document quality checks preferred

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; and filing/record keeping.
• Detail-oriented, methodical and organized
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well with others - a team player
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent grammar, spelling and proper punctuation abilities
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Grammar and punctuation

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

A/A Administrative Aide

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-21229

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Administrative

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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; and filing/record keeping.

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.

Responsibilities

• Detail-oriented, methodical and organized
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well with others - a team player
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent grammar, spelling and proper punctuation abilities
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of administrative experience
• Candidate must 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

Preferred:

• 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.

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.